Senior IC Test Engineer

IC Resources Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources Recruitment is seeking a Senior IC Test Engineer in Bristol, UK. You will develop and deploy semiconductor test solutions focused on the Advantest V93000 platform, supporting silicon evaluation through mass production, including wafer and package testing and offshore collaboration.

The ideal candidate has strong ATE experience, a high-speed mixed-signal IC background, PCB design knowledge, and a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Visa sponsorship may be available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) testing.
• Familiarity with Advantest V93000 platform preferred.
• Strong background in high-speed mixed-signal IC testing.
• Knowledge of PCB design and schematic development.
• Experience supporting offshore testing or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hardware and software test solutions for wafer and package testing.
• Collaborate with design, product, validation, and applications teams to assess IC designs.
• Assist in DFT initiatives and in characterisation, reliability, and qualification testing.
• Deploy and maintain test solutions at offshore manufacturing locations.
• Improve test programs to boost yield and reduce testing time.
• Provide technical reports and participate in design/test review meetings.

Skills

ATE testing

High-speed testing

PCB design

Offshore support

DFT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Advantest V93000

Job description

Senior IC Test Engineer Overview

Company Name IC Resources Recruitment

Job Role Senior IC Test Engineer

Qualifications Bachelor’s

Category IT Jobs

Job Type Full Time

Location Bristol

We are seeking a Senior IC Test Engineer to join our international client in Bristol, England. This position involves the development, deployment, and optimization of semiconductor test solutions specifically on the Advantest V93000 platform. The role encompasses supporting products from the initial silicon evaluation phase through to mass production, including wafer and package-level testing, characterisation, qualification, and production support in collaboration with offshore OSAT partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement hardware and software test solutions for both wafer and package testing.
• Work closely with design, product, validation, and applications teams to assess new integrated circuit (IC) designs.
• Assist in Design for Test (DFT) initiatives, as well as characterisation, reliability, and qualification testing.
• Deploy and maintain test solutions at offshore manufacturing locations.
• Enhance test programs to boost yield, minimize testing duration, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Engage in design and test review meetings, providing comprehensive technical reports.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant experience in semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) testing.
• Familiarity with the Advantest V93000 platform is preferred.
• A solid background in high-speed mixed-signal IC testing.
• Knowledge of high-speed printed circuit board (PCB) design and schematic development.
• Experience in supporting offshore testing or production environments.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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