Senior Test Engineer

Semtech; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia seeks a Sr Test Engineer to lead design and development of System Protection test solutions across the NPI lifecycle, from definition to production release. Responsibilities cover hardware, software, and calibration to optimize test time and cost, with extensive collaboration across Design, Applications, Marketing and Product Engineering.

The role emphasizes production transfer, reliability testing, and advanced ATE/bench correlation for cutting-edge PMIC test

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field with 10+ years in semiconductor test.
• Deep understanding of PMIC architectures and Hot Switch controllers.
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal test methodologies.
• ATE experience with Teradyne, Advantest, and Cohu.
• Knowledge of reliability testing (HTOL, TC, HAST).
• Test program development using IG-XL, SmartTest, C++, Python.
• Familiarity with EDA tools; Altium Designer is a plus.
• Parametric, functional testing and characterization.
• Statistical analysis and yield optimization.
• DFT and testability analysis.
• Cross-functional collaboration across Design, Product Eng, Quality, Manufacturing.
• Strong cross-cultural communication; able to work with US/Asia teams.
• NPI test planning and multi-project coordination.
• Schedule management to meet product launch timelines.
• Quality Systems: Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC.
• Excellent oral and written communication; adapt to dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Full test transfer to Reliability testing environment including test support during REL for all test solutions in the SP NPI team.
• Develop characterization and production final test solutions for System Protection NPI products
• Design test hardware, software, and debug each
• ATE to bench correlation
• Test solution robustness (spike checking, R&R checks, etc)
• Test documentation using phase review system
• Develop new test methods for improved test time, product robustness, and quality
• Full test transfer to Production test environment

Skills

PMIC architectures

Hot Switch controllers

Analog/mixed-signal testing

ATE experience

Reliability testing

Test program development

C++

Python

Altium Designer

Statistical analysis

Yield optimization

DFT

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI planning

Schedule management

Six Sigma/Quality systems

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teradyne J750

Teradyne UltraFLEX

Teradyne ETS

Advantest V93000

Cohu

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the design and development of leading-edge System Protection Test solutions. The Sr Test Engineer reports directly to the Sr. Test Engineering Manager and interfaces with Design, Applications, Marketing, and Product Engineers. The Sr Test Engineer is responsible for all phases of new product test development life-cycle from definition through production release for new products in development in the System Protection NPI team. This includes the development of full production and characterization test solutions including hardware design, layout, software design, debugging, ATE to bench correlation, test solution robustness testing (spike checking, R&R checks, etc), and full test transfer to production environment all with the optimal test time for lowest product cost.

Responsibilities

• Full test transfer to Reliability testing environment including test support during REL for all test solutions in the SP NPI team.
• Develop characterization and production final test solutions for System Protection NPI products
• Design test hardware, software, and debug each
• ATE to bench correlation
• Test solution robustness (spike checking, R&R checks, etc)
• Test documentation using phase review system
• Develop new test methods for improved test time, product robustness, and quality
• Full test transfer to Production test environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience as a Test Engineer, Electrical Engineer or related occupation in the semiconductor industry
• Qualifying experience should include the following areas:
• Deep understanding of PMIC architectures (buck/boost converters, LDOS, etc) and/or Hot Switch controllers
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal test methodologies
• ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) experience: Teradyne (J750, UltraFLEX, ETS), Advantest (V93000), Cohu, etc.
• Knowledge of reliability testing (HTOL, TC, HAST)
• Test program development (IG-XL, SmartTest, C++, Python)
• Understanding of EDA tool. Knowledge of Altium Designer is an advantage
• Parametric testing, functional testing, and characterization
• Statistical analysis and yield optimization
• DFT (Design for Test) and testability analysis
• Correlation studies (ATE-to-bench, ATE-to-ATE, wafer-to-final test)
• Cross-functional team collaboration (Design, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing)
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work with global teams across U.S. and Asia time zones.
• NPI (New Product Introduction) test planning and execution
• Multi-project coordination across product lines
• Schedule management and meeting product launch timelines
• Quality Systems: Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
• Must have good oral and written communication skills Willingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team which values growth and innovation of both products and individuals.

Desired Qualifications

• All of the above qualifications
• 15+ years of experience
• Cost Management: Test cost modeling, COGS reduction, capital equipment planning
• Supplier Management: OSAT relationships, contract negotiation
• Compliance: Automotive (AEC-Q100), Industrial standards, Customer-specific requirements
• Understanding of DC-DC converter topologies and control loops
• Experience with automotive qualification (AEC-Q100)
• High power discrete device testing experience