Semiconductor Test Engineer: Yield, NPI & Test Innovation

NXP Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Malaysia is seeking a highly motivated Test Product Engineer to join our team. You will help ensure the quality and reliability of semiconductor products through development, optimization, and maintenance of test solutions across the product lifecycle.

The role involves test program and hardware development on ATE platforms, yield analysis, NPI support, and close collaboration with Design, Product Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to drive successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh or less than 2 years of experience in semiconductor test engineering, product engineering, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and digital/analog circuit design principles.
• Experience with Teradyne UltraFLEX or Advantest test equipment.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Familiarity with JMP or Spotfire for data analysis.
• Knowledge of DFT and DPM concepts.
• Experience with test hardware design and debugging.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug test programs for new and existing semiconductor products on automated test equipment platforms.
• Collaborate with design and validation teams to define test requirements and develop test hardware.
• Perform yield analysis and implement corrective actions to improve product yield and cost efficiency.
• Conduct comprehensive product characterization across various operating conditions (temperature, voltage).
• Support failure analysis activities by providing detailed test data and assisting in identifying failure mechanisms.
• Participate in NPI activities, including test plan development and production ramp-up support.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, test reports, and yield analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test methodologies, processes, and equipment utilization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Teradyne UltraFLEX

Advantest 93000

C/C++

Python

JMP

Spotfire

Job description

NXP Malaysia is seeking a highly motivated Test Product Engineer to join our team. You will help ensure the quality and reliability of semiconductor products through development, optimization, and maintenance of test solutions across the product lifecycle.

The role involves test program and hardware development on ATE platforms, yield analysis, NPI support, and close collaboration with Design, Product Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to drive successful product launches.