Failure Analysis Hardware Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Hardware Validation Engineer to validate electrical test hardware for product analysis. Candidates should have a strong test engineering background, capable of troubleshooting hardware issues and documenting findings. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability. A comprehensive skill set in debugging test patterns and using various testing tools is essential. This position offers a dynamic environment with global support across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Solid background in test engineering, including hardware validation methodologies.
• Proficiency in debugging test patterns and understanding test flows.
• Ability to communicate effectively and write detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Validate electrical test hardware for product analysis.
• Troubleshoot hardware and setup issues for optimal performance.
• Document validation results comprehensively.

Skills

Test engineering background

Troubleshooting test hardware

Collaborative team skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Advantest Exascale (SMT8)

Cohu Diamond 10 (ITE)

Allegro PCB Editor Viewer

TinyCAD

Job description

Overview

The Product Diagnostic & Quality Center (PDQC) is seeking an experienced Hardware Validation Engineer to support the validation of electrical test hardware for NXP product analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong Test Engineering background and experience. This role involves verifying board design quality using translated test patterns, troubleshooting hardware issues, debugging test pattern or test flows, and documenting validation results through detailed reports. The engineer will collaborate closely with the Failure Analysis Enablement (FAE), Hardware Design, Test Engineering, and Failure Analysis teams to ensure successful validation and release of test hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate electrical test hardware to ensure accuracy and reliability for product analysis
• Ensure test patterns and board designs meet validation standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and setup issues to optimize performance
• Ensure workable test patterns and board designs through a thorough validation process
• Document validation results and findings in comprehensive reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple NXP locations to drive hardware validation and release

Qualifications & Skills

• Solid background in test engineering, including hardware validation methodologies
• Proficiency in debugging test patterns, understanding test flows and ATE testing
• Expertise in troubleshooting test hardware, including tester supply resources, load boards, and socket boards for Failure Analysis
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Specific Experience

Candidates should have knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas:

• Digital semiconductor testers and auxiliaries:
  • Advantest Exascale (SMT8)
  • Cohu Diamond 10 (ITE)
  • Auxiliaries: oscilloscopes, high-voltage supplies
• Digital testing: test method development (C++/Java) and tester characterization
• Hardware & layout viewing tools: Allegro PCB Editor Viewer, TinyCAD
• Circuit Analysis: Ability to read schematics and interpret board layouts, socket profiles, and package drawings
• Programming: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, C++, Java, NI LabVIEW, Linux Shell scripting
• Communication Protocols: JTAG, SPI, I2C
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Industry Experience: Practical experience in a high-tech environment, particularly in New Product Introduction (NPI)

Basic Concepts

Familiarity with the following concepts is an advantage:

• Test Program Execution: Running test mode entry and digital test patterns, data logging, and shmoo plotting
• Scan Testing: Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG), scan testing, and scan diagnosis
• Memory Testing: Memory BIST (Built-In Self-Test) and bitmapping
• Productivity Tools: Basic knowledge of common office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)

About the Teams

The Failure Analysis Enablement Team, part of the Product Diagnostic & Quality Center (PDQC) under NXP Global Quality, is responsible for designing, validating, and deploying test hardware solutions as well as enabling software tools such as CAD, memory bitmap, and scan diagnostic database to ensure on-time failure analysis (FA) readiness for every NXP product. The team’s work supports comprehensive product analysis from development to end-of-life, ensuring the highest quality standards for NXP customers.

The FA Enablement Team provides global support across PDQC locations in Austin (USA), Bangkok (Thailand), Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Nijmegen (Netherlands), and Tianjin (China).

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