ATE Hardware Design Engineer (ATE 硬件设计工程师)

Aemulus Corporation Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aemulus Corporation Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to develop high-speed digital, analog and mixed-signal boards for ATE applications. You will craft schematics, select components, and ensure layouts meet stringent electrical, thermal and manufacturing requirements.

You will collaborate with Applications Engineers and customers to validate test coverage, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to root cause analyses for board issues, while driving robust documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of hardware design, ATE, semiconductor testing, or related industries
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital, analog and mixed-signal circuit design, and power distribution design
• Familiarity with SI/PI analysis tools such as HyperLynx, ADS, LTSpice
• Knowledge of high current test structures, Kelvin measurements, thermal management, and pogo/probe interfaces
• Experience with semiconductor ATE platforms is a plus
• Proficiency with schematic and PCB design tools: Mentor PADS, Altium, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD
• Basic scripting (Python, C#) for automation and HW characterization
• Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage for business in China
• Strong attention to detail, communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight schedules
• Independent hands-on debugging capability

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and design of complex modules such as SMU, DPS, mixed-signals and high-speed digital boards for ATE applications
• Create schematics and ensure PCB layouts meet electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements
• Select components including drivers, power devices, relays, connectors, and high-speed signal devices
• Familiar with stack-up design, controlled impedance routing, length matching, and high-speed layout
• Analyze high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal paths to ensure optimal signal integrity
• Conduct SI/PI simulation and analysis (crosstalk, EMI/EMC, noise)
• Optimize routings and grounding to improve board performance
• Collaborate with Applications Engineers and customers to meet test coverage on Aemulus ATE platforms
• Mentor junior Hardware Design Engineers through reviews and training
• Manage production docs: Schematic BOM creation and Functional Test requirements
• Prepare assembly instructions for design deviations or board mismatches
• Support root cause analysis for board failures and bring-up challenges

Skills

High-speed digital design

Analog/mixed-signal design

Power supply design

SI/PI analysis

Python or C# scripting

Independent debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Mentor PADS

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

HyperLynx

ADS

LTSpice

Job description

Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge hardware solutions and solving complex engineering challenges?

We are seeking a passionate Hardware Design Engineer to join our R&D team in developing ATE analog, mixed-signals and high-speed digital modules for semiconductor device testing.

This role requires strong expertise in high-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power circuit design, with a strong emphasis on signal integrity, manufacturability, and test performance.

If you are passionate about hardware innovation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make an impact in a fast-growing semiconductor technology environment, this role could be the opportunity for you.

Here’s where you will come in:

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and design of complex modules such as SMU, DPS, mixed-signals and high-speed digital boards for ATE applications.
• Create schematics and ensure PCB layouts meeting electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
• Select appropriate components including drivers, power devices, relays, connectors, and high-speed signal devices.
• Familiar with stack-up design, controlled impedance routing, length matching, and high-speed layout as required.
• Analyze high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal paths to ensure optimal signal integrity.
• Conduct SI/PI simulation and analysis (e.g., crosstalk, EMI/EMC, noise sensitivity).
• Optimize routings and grounding strategies to minimize distortion, improve return paths, and enhance board performance.
• Collaborate closely with Applications Engineers and customers to ensure modules designs meet all customer test coverage requirements on Aemulus ATE platforms.
• Mentor and guide junior Hardware Design Engineers through technical reviews, knowledge sharing and training.
• Manage production documentation including: Schematic BOM creation and Functional Test requirements documentation
• Prepare assembly instructions for cases involving design deviations or board mismatches
• Support root cause analysis for boards failures, performance issues, and bring-up challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant working experience in Hardware Design, ATE, semiconductor testing, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles, analog and mixed-signal circuit design, as well as power supply and distribution design.
• Familiarity with SI/PI analysis tools such as HyperLynx, ADS, LTSpice, etc.
• Knowledge of high current test structures, Kelvin measurements, thermal management, and pogo/probe interfaces.
• Experience with semiconductor ATE platforms will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in schematic and PCB design tools such as Mentor PADS, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD.
• Basic scripting experience (Python, C#, etc.) for automation and hardware characterization.
• Mandarin proficiency is also an added advantage for business support in China.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high design quality.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design tasks under tight schedules.
• Independent problem-solving mindset with strong hands-on debugging capability.