ATE Power Device / PMIC Test Engineer

Best NanoTech; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Best NanoTech is seeking an ATE Power Device / PMIC Test Engineer in India to develop and optimize automated test equipment for power semiconductor devices. You will work on WS/FT testing, hardware validation, and yield improvement while collaborating with design, product engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include developing test programs, validating hardware, and optimizing production tests for high-current/high-voltage devices, as well as designing load boards and cooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Technology, or related field.
• 3-10 years of experience in ATE test development, validation, characterization, or production testing of power semiconductor devices.
• Experience in Power Device or PMIC validation, characterization, or production test development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop ATE test programs from scratch for Wafer Sort (WS) and Final Test (FT).
• Design validation, characterization, and production test solutions for power semiconductor devices.
• Develop, debug, and optimize production test programs for high-current and high-voltage devices.
• Design and review high-power load boards, interface boards, and evaluation hardware.
• Perform high-current PCB layout reviews, power distribution architecture, bus bar implementation, and Kelvin sensing.
• Select and qualify high-current/high-voltage connectors, cables, relays, contactors, and protection circuits.
• Develop thermal management solutions including heat sinks, forced-air cooling, liquid cooling, sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Execute static, dynamic, switching, protection, and reliability test methodologies.
• Characterize across PVCT conditions and analyze Wafer Sort and Final Test data to improve yield.
• Correlate ATE measurements with lab validation results and develop automation scripts for test execution and reporting.
• Support NPI, EV, Product Qualification, Reliability Testing, and Production Release with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/ Electrical/ Instrumentation or related engineering

Tools

Python

C

C++

Java

VB

SPEA Leonardo

SPEA DOT Series

SPEA 3030

SPEA 4080

SMU

Electronic Loads

Oscilloscope HV Probes

Job description

We are looking for an ATE Power Device / PMIC Test Engineer with experience in developing, debugging, and optimizing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions for power semiconductor devices. The role involves test program development, hardware validation, characterization, production test optimization, and close collaboration with design, product engineering, manufacturing, and reliability teams. Candidates should have strong expertise in power semiconductor testing across wafer sort and final test environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop ATE test programs from scratch for Wafer Sort (WS) and Final Test (FT).
• Design engineering validation, characterization, and production test solutions for power semiconductor devices.
• Develop, debug, and optimize production test programs for high-current and high-voltage devices.
• Design and review high-power load boards, interface boards, and evaluation hardware.
• Perform high-current PCB layout reviews, power distribution architecture, bus bar implementation, and Kelvin sensing.
• Select and qualify high-current/high-voltage connectors, cables, relays, contactors, and protection circuits.
• Develop thermal management solutions including heat sinks, forced-air cooling, liquid cooling, thermal sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Execute static, dynamic, switching, protection, and reliability test methodologies.
• Perform characterization across Process, Voltage, Current, and Temperature (PVCT) conditions.
• Analyze Wafer Sort and Final Test data to improve yield, optimize test limits, and reduce test time.
• Correlate ATE measurements with laboratory validation results and develop automation scripts for test execution and reporting.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering Validation (EV), Product Qualification, Reliability Testing, and Production Release while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3- 10 years of experience in ATE test development, validation, characterization, or production testing of power semiconductor devices.
• Experience in Power Device or PMIC validation, characterization, or production test development is preferred.

Technical Skills ATE Platforms

• SPEA DOT Series
• SPEA 3030
• SPEA 4080
• Equivalent High-Power Semiconductor ATE Platforms

Power Semiconductor Devices

• Power MOSFET
• IGBT
• SiC MOSFET
• GaN Power Devices
• PMIC
• Smart Power IC
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• LDO Regulators
• Gate Drivers
• Motor Drivers
• LED Drivers
• Power Modules
• High-Power Load Boards
• Interface Boards
• High-Current PCB Design
• Bus Bars
• Kelvin Sensing Fixtures
• High-Voltage Connectors
• High-Current Connectors & Cables
• Safety Interlocks
• Heat Sink Fixtures
• Forced-Air Cooling Systems

Test Development & Validation

• Wafer Sort (WS)
• Final Test (FT)
• Characterization
• Production Test Development
• Yield Improvement
• Test Time Optimization
• PVCT Characterization
• Correlation Analysis
• Reliability Testing

Electrical Parameters

• Breakdown Voltage (BV)
• Threshold Voltage (VTH)
• RDS(on)
• Leakage Current
• Gate Charge (Qg)
• Switching Time
• Rise/Fall Time
• Switching Loss
• SOA
• SCP
• OCP
• OVP
• Thermal Shutdown
• Load Regulation
• Line Regulation

Programming & Automation

• Python
• C
• C++
• Java
• VB
• SPEA Leonardo
• High-Power DC Power Supplies
• Source Measure Units (SMU)
• Electronic Loads
• Oscilloscope with High-Voltage Differential Probes