Semiconductor Test Development Engineer - ESD & TLP

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Osprey Engineering Solutions in Andover, Hampshire, is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join an independent semiconductor test house. This role combines electronic circuit design, test hardware development, automated test programming, laboratory testing and direct customer communication.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will develop and conduct ESD, latch-up and TLP testing for semiconductor devices, with a focus on strong measurement, debugging and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 1 year of practical electronic circuit design and debugging experience.
• At least 1 year commercial electronics/engineering/test/lab experience.
• Strong fault-finding ability with structured problem solving.
• Understanding of electrical measurement principles and limitations.
• Experience using oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies or automated testers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret pin-list information and package outline drawings.
• Clarify test requirements with customers.
• Construct automated test programs for ESD, latch-up and TLP testing.
• Ensure devices remain in a safe, powered state during testing.
• Design test hardware including power supplies and PCBs.
• Create I-V curve tracing programs.
• Conduct testing per procedures and safe-handling practices.
• Review initial results and investigate deviations.
• Discuss findings with customers and propose next steps.
• Prepare detailed test reports and summaries.
• Suggest additional testing for fault investigation and re-spin revisions.
• Contribute to development of new test methods and services.
• Support continual improvement and ISO 9001/17025 compliance.

Skills

Circuit design

Debugging

Customer communication

Test measurement

Problem solving

Numerical ability

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Automated testers

Job description

Osprey Engineering Solutions in Andover, Hampshire, is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join an independent semiconductor test house. This role combines electronic circuit design, test hardware development, automated test programming, laboratory testing and direct customer communication.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will develop and conduct ESD, latch-up and TLP testing for semiconductor devices, with a focus on strong measurement, debugging and problem-solving skills.