LEAD TEST ENGINEER, ASIC TEST ENGINEERING

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Test Engineer in ASIC Test Engineering will be responsible for developing production, qualification, and characterization test programs for the Advantest 93k tester. This role involves owning the development process from design kick-off to production release, interfacing with cross-functional Design and DFT teams to create and implement test plans, and assisting with the automation of test pattern development and conversion. The engineer will also design and debug the required device interface boards (DIB), probe cards, and test programs used for device characterization, qualification, and production. Additionally, the role includes developing new test techniques to improve test efficiency and reduce costs, debugging design and process-related yield and performance problems, and optimizing test time and yield of Final Test (FT) and Electrical Wafer Sort Test Programs (EWS). The engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams in failure analysis and defining corrective actions, and provide lifetime support for test program enhancements to ensure high quality and cost-effective manufacturing throughput.

Responsibilities

• Develop production, qualification and characterization test programs for Advantest 93k tester
• Own development process from design kick-off to production release
• Interface with cross functional Design and DFT teams to develop and implement test plans
• Assist with automation of test pattern development and conversion
• Design and debug the required device interface boards (DIB), probe cards and test program used for device characterization, qualification and production
• Develop new test techniques to improve test efficiency and reduce cost of test
• Debug design and process related yield and performance problems
• Optimize test time and yield of Final Test (FT) Program and/or Electrical Wafer Sort Test Program (EWS)
• Work with cross functional engineering teams in failure analysis and defining corrective actions
• Provide lifetime support for test program enhancements as needed to ensure high quality and cost-effective manufacturing throughput

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in relevant field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven, demonstrating ownership and initiative
• Working knowledge of basic analog and digital circuits
• Experience with PCB design and analysis, particularly high-frequency/RF design & analysis
• Strong programming background in C++, Java, and Python
• Ability to conduct analysis of data statistics and test problems seen on the production test floor
• Experience with Advantest 93k tester
• Experience testing high-speed datacom integrated circuits (TIAs, laser drivers, CDRs) is highly desirable