ATE Test Development Engineer (Staff)

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Penang seeks a high‑caliber MTS Product Development Engineer to drive ATE test solutions for Data Center Graphics NPI. You will lead test development, engage with design and test teams, and optimize test coverage, yield, and cost across pre- and post‑silicon phases.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, leadership, and collaboration with global engineering teams to balance quality and cost in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or comparable disciplines.
• Strong understanding of DFT architecture for SOC products; test development and silicon characterization/debug experience.
• Experience with ATE test platforms and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive test solution/coverage development to meet milestones, cost and quality.
• Test patterns and test flows/method development, debug, characterization.
• Pre-Silicon engagement for design and validation.
• Post Silicon bring up of test patterns for mass production enablement.
• Characterization execution/analysis and debug of new silicon designs.

Skills

C++

Java

Groovy

Perl

Ruby

Python

Windows

Linux

Power/performance characterization

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

BS/MS Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest V93K

Advantest SMT8

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are the high-end test engineering team providing test solutions for Data Center Graphics (DCG) New Product Introduction (NPI) under the Product Engineering Organization. We do exciting product development for leading-edge technology that will power the next generation processors used for high performance computing, data centers, enterprise servers, and Artificial Intelligence clusters.

If you are looking for a fulfilling and challenging career as an engineer leading NPI ATE Product Development, you are in the right place! As a MTS Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and driving ATE test solutions to meet NPI business milestones and KPI (test time, yield, cost, quality). The expectation is to perform leadership through interaction with design teams, Product & Test Engineering teams, Quality & Reliability teams, software & platform teams to come up with the best solution that balances quality and cost. You will experience working with and learning from AMD’s talented engineering teams around the world.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for someone with strong technical, analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrating the characteristics of an independent and resourceful individual.

The applicant must have a proficient understanding of DFT(Design-For-Test) architecture for SOC (System-On-Chip) product, a strong test development, Silicon characterization/debug working experience with various industry standard ATE test platforms, as well as data analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable to drive test solution/coverage development, optimization to meet business milestone, cost and quality
• Test patterns & test flows/method development, debug, test and characterization
• Pre-Silicon engagement with Design, test solution/methodology scoping, planning & validation
• Post Silicon Bring up of test patterns leading to optimization for mass production enablement
• Characterization execution/analysis and debug of new silicon designs and process technologies
• Optimization of test coverage and flows for increased quality, yield, cost improvement, and test time reduction
• Conduct engineering evaluations and analysis to drive closure of production issues
• Solves complex, novel, and non-recurring problems; initiate significant changes to existing processes/methods and leads development and implementation
• Influences technical decisions that have a significant impact on final product
• Involves collaboration on or assuming the consultative or leadership responsibilities for a specific project or for product development initiatives
• May provide technical supervision or mentoring junior engineers

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge or hands-on working experience
• Good understanding of power and performance characterization on ATE
• ATE Test handling/ execution and development experience - Advantest V93K experience preferred. (Advantest SMT8 experience is a plus)
• Software programmingand scripting proficiency (C++, Java, Groovy, Perl, Ruby, Python)
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) is a strong plus
• Strong and effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with geographically distributed product engineering teams
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong industry experience
• Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.