Manager / Senior Manager- Test Engineering

Infineon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon is seeking a leader to manage a team of Test Engineers responsible for SoC test program development and production release. You will drive time-to-market, yield, test time reduction, quality, and cost targets while building an AI-enabled, high-performing engineering organization.

In this role you will own test development strategy from silicon bring-up through production release, collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing, and lead AI-driven optimization and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in semiconductor industry.
• SoC test development and product release experience.
• 3+ years leadership or people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of test engineers.
• Drive test development strategy from silicon bring-up to production release.
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing for readiness.
• Ensure robust test coverage, manufacturability, and product quality.
• Lead AI-enabled engineering practices and data-driven optimization.

Skills

SoC Test Dev

Product Qualification

Silicon Characterization

Production Release

Leadership

Data analytics

AI integration

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

ATE platforms

Test automation

Statistical analysis

Job description

Lead a team of Test Engineers responsible for SoC test program development and production release. Drive successful product launches by ensuring time-to-market, yield, test time, quality, and cost targets are achieved while building an AI-enabled and high-performing engineering organization.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of test engineers.
• Drive technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resource planning and project prioritization across multiple product developments.
• Build capabilities in advanced test methodologies, data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted engineering.

SoC Test Development & Product Release

• Own test development strategy from silicon bring-up through production release.
• Oversee wafer sort and final test program development (Including product characterization and qualification).
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness.
• Ensure robust test coverage, manufacturability, and product quality before release.

Business & Operational Execution

• Deliver products on schedule while meeting:
• Time-to-market targets
• Yield objectives
• Test time and cost goals
• Product quality requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in test efficiency, coverage, and engineering productivity.
• Manage technical risks and escalation paths impacting product release milestones.

AI & Digital Transformation

• Lead adoption of AI-assisted and data-driven engineering practices within the team.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve:
• Test development efficiency
• Debug and root-cause investigations
• Engineering documentation and reporting
• Drive measurable productivity gains through AI-enabled workflows and digitalization initiatives.
• Foster a culture of AI-augmented engineering across the organization.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Minimum 5-10 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong experience in:
• SoC Test Development
• Product Qualification
• Silicon Characterization
• Production Release / NPI
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, project management, or people management experience.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
• SoC architectures
• Wafer sort and final test development
• ATE platforms
• Yield analysis and optimization
• Test methodologies and qualification processes
• Statistical analysis and engineering problem solving

Leadership & AI Competencies

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience driving digital transformation, automation, or engineering productivity initiatives.
• Understanding of how AI, data analytics, and automation can enhance engineering effectiveness.
• Ability to lead organizational adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon. Sherlene Ong