A new opportunity exists for a Senior Test Engineer within our Semiconductor Test Group. Primary responsibility will be to participate on NPI teams to ensure designs meet published specifications and manufacturing/repair test requirements by assuring DFT/DFx processes are successfully initiated. This candidate will also be responsible in preparing new complex printed circuit board assemblies, supporting infrastructure, development of test plans and procedures for release to offshore manufacturing and repair facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Hardware and Software engineering groups to assure product meets performance specifications.
- Ensure CPk statistical target values are achieved prior to Release to Manufacturing (RTM)
- Will train contract manufacturing and repair staff on new product test process, procedures, tooling, troubleshooting.
- Responsible for all test process documentation, training and process transfer initiatives.
- Report accurate information regarding the root causes of product failures, and all tests results conducted as part of the failure investigation.
- Ensure that the product being evaluated meets performance and workmanship standards
- Clearly communicate product and process quality issues in a timely manner to Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality personnel, and recommend ideas for quality improvement.
Education and Experience/Skills Required:
- BSEE, BSEET or equivalent with 5 to 10 years of hands-on Test Engineering experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment.
- Experience with Digital and Analog systems and PCBA debug down to the component level.
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux, C and/or C++ program languages preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as DMM, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Experienced in providing statistical analysis on test results.
- Good writing and speaking skills in English with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical issues to the design and project management teams
Skills Required
- BSEE, BSEET or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years of hands-on Test Engineering experience
- Experience with Digital and Analog systems and PCBA debug
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux, C and/or C++
- Familiarity with electronic test equipment
What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
