Silicon Test Engineer, SOC, ASIC

Google LLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Bengaluru is seeking a senior IC test engineer to lead bring-up, verification, and characterization for complex Digital/Mixed-Signal SoCs. You will develop and manage ATE test programs across NPI, load boards, and probe cards, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to optimize yield and reduce DPPM.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 8 years in semiconductors; preferrably with an advanced degree and experience on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in Semiconductor Domain.
• Experience in ATE test program development, hardware architecture, and post-silicon bring-up for complex Digital/Mixed-Signal SoCs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage IC product bring-up, verification, and characterization programs for NPI, including ATE test programs, load boards, and probe cards using ATE platforms such as UFLEX or 93K.
• Drive test development, validation, and characterization for high-speed interfaces including DDR memory and HSIO IPs, ensuring production screen enabement and low DPPM.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to engineer high-volume ATE manufacturing solutions tailored for advanced packaging.
• Execute product and DPPM correlation between ATE and system-level environments for new products, and enhance test coverage and resolve failure modes via troubleshooting on ATE and SLT systems.
• Direct production sustaining activities, including program upgrades, yield optimization, test time reduction, lot disposition, and RMA analysis.

Skills

Semiconductor domain experience

ATE test program development

Hardware bring-up for SoCs

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Master's/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related (preferred)

Tools

ATE platforms (Teradyne UltraFlex SOC, Advantest 93K)

Job description

X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in Semiconductor Domain.
• Experience in ATE test program development, hardware architecture, and post-silicon bring-up for complex Digital/Mixed-Signal SoCs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with ATE platforms (Teradyne UltraFlex SOC and Advantest 93K) and knowledge of high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES).
• Proven track record in semiconductor processing, VLSI product/test engineering, with SLT expertise using the Advantest platform.
• Proficiency in DFT methodologies, including memory BIST, JTAG, Scan/ATPG, and testing for PVT and temperature sensors.
• Expertise in Test Time Reduction (TTR) strategies, Gage R&R, DPPM reduction, and statistical yield analysis.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Integrated Circuit (IC) product bring-up, verification, and characterization programs for NPI, including ATE test programs, load boards, and probe cards using ATE platforms such as UFLEX or 93K.
• Drive test development, validation, and characterization for high-speed interfaces including DDR memory and High-Speed I/O (HSIO) IPs, ensuring production screen enabement and low Defective Parts Per Million (DPPM).
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to engineer high-volume ATE manufacturing solutions tailored for advanced packaging.
• Execute product and DPPM correlation between ATE and system-level environments for new products, and enhance test coverage and resolve the failure modes via rigorous troubleshooting on ATE and SLT systems.
• Direct production sustaining activities, including program upgrades, yield optimization, test time reduction, lot disposition, and RMA analysis.

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