The Role
Own ATE testing and characterization of mixed-signal power management ICs, including test planning, ATE hardware and program development, KGD and package-level testing, qualification, bench debugging, and production support. Coordinate engineering vendors, drive yield and cost improvements, review customer test data, and assist with failure and root-cause analysis. The role requires mixed-signal IC test expertise, Python programming, lab equipment experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.
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About Ferric, Inc.
Ferric is a technology startup based in New York City that is pioneering an entirely new approach to power delivery for Integrated Circuits and Electronic Assemblies. This approach leverages Ferric’s integration of thin-film magnetic inductors with CMOS technology to enable a significant improvement in the integration density and efficiency of voltage regulators (VRs) compared with current commercially available technologies.
About the role
- As a Ferric IC Test Engineer, you will gain exposure to the full product-life of Ferric’s ICs by working with a diverse cross-functional team including IC designers, test & application engineers, engineering vendors, the fab, and our customers. Your primary responsibilities will be to take full ownership of ATE testing and characterizing Ferric’s mixed-signal ICs, including creating ATE test plans, developing ATE production and characterization test programs for package level, and Known Good Die (KGD) testing. You will also support IC product qualification and production testing by our engineering vendors as ICs are productized. The position requires a strong background in mixed-signal IC testing, experience with ATE programming and standard circuit test lab equipment, object-oriented programming, and data-analysis skills. Applicants should be self-motivating and possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well and contribute on a team.
What you'll do
- Work with IC design and test teams to create and review test plans and test cases, including providing recommendations for DFT & TFQ, test & debug visibility, etc
- Design and development of ATE HW
- Develop ATE test program of KGD, and package level testing of Ferric’s PMIC devices
- Support and execute product qualification
- Bench-level testing, characterization, and debug of full ICs and IC sub-systems as required
- Drive engineering vendors for IC product qualification and production testing, including coordination of bench- & wafer-level tests, yield improvement, and test cost reductions
- Interface with customers to review IC test measurement data and procedures
- Assist with failure and root cause analysis
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE
- Industry Experience: 3+ years ATE experience
- Solid knowledge of ATE test program development, and equipment such as Agilent 93K and testing of Power Management IC’s
- KGD testing experience
- Experience executing qualification plan
- Self-motivated, possessing a willingness to learn and grow with the position, and able to take on full ownership of finding engineering solutions
- Excellent communication skills and effectively able to share information with others, including Ferric customers
- Strong problem-solving skills, with solid understanding of mixed-signal IC design and test
- Strong desire to grow and take on new challenges
- Programming Languages: Python
- Lab experience with the following equipment: Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter (DMM), Source Measure Unit (SMU), DC Power Supply Unit (PSU), Electronic Load, Spectrum Analyzer, Opal Kelly, etc
- Knowledge of DC-DC power-converters/regulators (Buck, Boost, LDO, etc)
- Experience with PCB design and assembly, including component selection, soldering, etc
Preferred/Plus Skills and Experience
- Education: Master’s Degree in EE
- Experience with statistical data analysis of IC production data, including parametric correlation analysis, yield, and quality improvement, etc
Location:
- Silicon Valley, CA
Other:
- Salary range: $135K- 170K + competitive equity offering and comprehensive benefits package
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of ATE experience
- Solid knowledge of ATE test program development
- Experience with Agilent 93K equipment
- Experience testing Power Management ICs
- Known Good Die testing experience
- Experience executing qualification plans
- Python programming experience
- Laboratory experience with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, source measure units, DC power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, and Opal Kelly equipment
- Knowledge of DC-DC power converters and regulators, including buck, boost, and LDO circuits
- Experience with PCB design and assembly, including component selection and soldering
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal IC design and testing
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with statistical analysis of IC production data, parametric correlation analysis, yield, and quality improvement
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The Company
What We Do
Ferric is a New York City semiconductor technology company developing integrated voltage regulators and DC-DC power converters for advanced electronics. Its proprietary thin-film magnetic materials and CMOS-integrated inductor technology combine power-conversion components into compact, efficient chips. The company targets high-performance computing, AI and data centers, mobile and consumer electronics, reducing power-delivery size, component count, energy use, and system complexity for customers.
