Test Development Engineer

Tata Electronics Limited; Vemagal; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an IC Test Development Engineer to lead automated test equipment programs for design verification and production testing of ICs. You will develop test hardware, load boards, and probe cards, and implement robust testing solutions.

Responsibilities include test plan creation, device debugging with ATE tools, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure high-yield testing of Digital, Mixed-Signal, and RF devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test equipment and programs for IC design verification and production testing.

Skills

Test program development

Test plan development

Digital testing

Mixed-signal testing

RF testing

ATE experience

Load board design

Probe cards

C/C++ programming

Python

Perl

PCB design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Tools

Teradyne / Advantest / Cohu testers

PCB design tools

Signal Integrity analysis

Job description

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

About the Role

An IC Test Development Engineer develops and implements automated test equipment and programs for design verification and production testing of integrated circuits (ICs). This includes designing electronic circuits, writing test software, and ensuring robust and cost-effective testing solutions. Develop the test hardware Loadboard and Probe cards for the devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Program & Solution Development: Takes ownership of the entire test solution development process, from initial concept to implementation.
• Test Plan Development: Creating comprehensive test plans to cover all aspects of the chip's functionality.
• Sound knowledge on Digital, Mixed signal, RF test methodologies. Experience in developing the test programs in ATE environment for Digital, mixed signal, RF devices.
• Device debug for Digital, Mixed Signal, RF devices using ATE tools and verify with bench Test results.
• Responsible for working with different teams for understanding the device datasheet and come up with a detailed Test procedure/plan to test the chip in ATE environment.
• Strong working experience in Teradyne test systems like ETS (364/88/800), Ultra Flex, J750, Magnum, Advantest V93K systems or any other ATE Tester.
• Build ATE hardware design (load board & probe card), PCB design tools and Signal Integrity analysis.
• Need to interact with the PCB design team for developing the necessary hardware – Test load board, bench board and probe cards.
• Knowledge on Device Characterization, testing at different temperatures.
• Knowledge on data extraction tool like Perl, Python will be added advantage.
• Performance Optimization: Improves testing processes and methodologies to ensure efficient and cost-effective testing.
• Documentation: Creates and maintain test documentation, including test plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Works closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and testing of ICs.
• Test Execution: Running tests on the manufactured silicon, including both pre-silicon (emulation) and post-silicon platforms.
• Expertise in High Speed Serdes Interface characterization and protocol compliance testing such as PCIe/Ethernet/SDI/Coax Xpress/JESD204, MIPI D-PHY, MIPI CSI/DSI-2, USB, DisplayPort/HDMI etc.
• Good Knowledge on ATE working on all the tester platforms (Teradyne, Advantest, Cohu) , C/C++, VB, Python, Perl.
• Ability in Customer communication and interaction & provide status update through e-mails and conference calls.
• Able to initiate and execute projects independently and should be a team player.
• Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ programming for test software development.
• Electronics: Strong knowledge of electronic circuits and measurements.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse test results, identify issues, and propose solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to IC testing.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field.

Desired Experience Level

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in semiconductor testing in ATE.
• Experience in IC test development, with a strong understanding of automated test equipment (ATE) and test software.