Location: Camarillo, California
Job Summary:
As a Senior Test Engineer for Semtech's Power Manager team, you will be responsible for the design and development of leading-edge System Protection Test solutions for our HotSwitch product line. The Sr. Test Engineer reports directly to the Director of Engineering and interfaces with Design, Applications, Marketing, and Product Engineers. You will be responsible for all phases of new product test development life-cycle from definition through production release for all 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. This position will also be unique in that it also has the responsibility of transfer of test solutions from OSAT FT developments to local REL test setup including scheduling REL starts and supporting any test issues during REL testing.
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 all 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:
10+ years of experience as a Power Test 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, Microflex uFLEX, ETS) or Eagles
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
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to take ownership and work autonomously
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with testing hot switch products
Expertise with Microflex / uFlex
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
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $116,586 - $216,517. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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