Job Summary:
Responsible for the design and development of leading-edge System Protection Test solutions. The Sr Test Engineer reports directly to the Sr. Test Engineering Manager and interfaces with Design, Applications, Marketing, and Product Engineers. The Sr Test Engineer is responsible for all phases of new product test development life-cycle from definition through production release for new products in development in the System Protection NPI team. This includes the development of full production and characterization test solutions including hardware design, layout, software design, debugging, ATE to bench correlation, test solution robustness testing (spike checking, R&R checks, etc), and full test transfer to production environment all with the optimal test time for lowest product cost.
Responsibilities:
- Full test transfer to Reliability testing environment including test support during REL for all test solutions in the SP NPI team.
- Develop characterization and production final test solutions for System Protection NPI products
- Design test hardware, software, and debug each
- ATE to bench correlation
- Test solution robustness (spike checking, R&R checks, etc)
- Test documentation using phase review system
- Develop new test methods for improved test time, product robustness, and quality
- Full test transfer to Production test environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience as a Test Engineer, Electrical Engineer or related occupation in the semiconductor industry
- Qualifying experience should include the following areas:
- Deep understanding of PMIC architectures (buck/boost converters, LDOS, etc) and/or Hot Switch controllers
- Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal test methodologies
- ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) experience: Teradyne (J750, UltraFLEX, ETS), Advantest (V93000), Cohu, etc.
- Knowledge of reliability testing (HTOL, TC, HAST)
- Test program development (IG-XL, SmartTest, C++, Python)
- Understanding of EDA tool. Knowledge of Altium Designer is an advantage
- Parametric testing, functional testing, and characterization
- Statistical analysis and yield optimization
- DFT (Design for Test) and testability analysis
- Correlation studies (ATE-to-bench, ATE-to-ATE, wafer-to-final test)
- Cross-functional team collaboration (Design, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing)
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work with global teams across U.S. and Asia time zones.
- NPI (New Product Introduction) test planning and execution
- Multi-project coordination across product lines
- Schedule management and meeting product launch timelines
- Quality Systems: Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
- Must have good oral and written communication skills Willingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team which values growth and innovation of both products and individuals.
Desired Qualifications
- All of the above qualifications
- 15+ years of experience
- Cost Management: Test cost modeling, COGS reduction, capital equipment planning
- Supplier Management: OSAT relationships, contract negotiation
- Compliance: Automotive (AEC-Q100), Industrial standards, Customer-specific requirements
- Understanding of DC-DC converter topologies and control loops
- Experience with automotive qualification (AEC-Q100)
- High power discrete device testing experience
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field and 10+ years semiconductor test or electrical engineering experience
- Deep understanding of PMIC architectures (buck/boost, LDOs) and/or Hot Switch controllers
- Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal test methodologies
- ATE experience (Teradyne J750, UltraFLEX, ETS; Advantest V93000; Cohu)
- Knowledge of reliability testing methods (HTOL, Thermal Cycling, HAST)
- Test program development experience (IG-XL, SmartTest, C++, Python)
- Parametric testing, functional testing, and device characterization experience
- Statistical analysis and yield optimization experience
- Design for Test (DFT) and testability analysis experience
- Correlation studies experience (ATE-to-bench, ATE-to-ATE, wafer-to-final test)
- NPI test planning and execution and full test transfer to production
- Multi-project coordination and schedule management to meet product launch timelines
- Experience with quality systems and methodologies (Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC)
- Cross-functional collaboration with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work with global teams
- Knowledge of EDA tools; Altium Designer knowledge is an advantage
- 15+ years of experience
- Test cost modeling, COGS reduction, capital equipment planning (cost management)
- Supplier management and OSAT relationships, contract negotiation
- Automotive compliance and qualification experience (AEC-Q100), industrial/customer-specific requirements
- Understanding of DC-DC converter topologies and control loops
- High power discrete device testing experience
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 20 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave is highlighted in multiple regions. Enhanced leave is positioned as a core part of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard elements of the offering. Core health coverage features prominently alongside other benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and time‑off programs are explicitly included. Time off is emphasized together with flexible/hybrid work policies where possible.
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