Staff Test Development Engineer

AMD; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior or MTS Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Test Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. You will own test modules and programs for high‑performance computing products, collaborating with design teams to guarantee timely delivery and quality.

You’ll develop ATE content, bring-up validation, and release robust production test solutions. The role requires hands-on ATE expertise, strong software skills, and the ability to manage complex test content with stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing ATE test programs and patterns, with a preference for Advantest 93K platforms.
• Understanding of JTAG, BIST, and HSIO concepts.
• Experience designing ATE loadboards.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, or Python.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Solid understanding of modern computer architecture.
• BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years

Responsibilities

• Partner with IP design, validation, and architecture teams to ensure IP content coverage and to develop, validate, and debug test patterns.
• Build and maintain test program infrastructure using latest Best Known Methods.
• Evaluate and validate new product features, test conditions, methodologies, and content during initial silicon bring-up.
• Conduct silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Correlate and release test programs for high-volume production environments.
• Lead initiatives to improve KPIs, reduce test time, debug yield issues, and enhance product quality.
• Provide support for product qualification processes and assist in debugging customer returns.

Skills

ATE development

Test program

JTAG/BIST/HSIO

Loadboard design

Programming (C/C++/Java/Ruby/Python)

Version control

Statistical analysis

Windows/Linux/Unix

Computer architecture

BS/MS + 8–10 years experience

Education

BS/MS Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93K

Test patterns tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

The Role

As part of the Product Engineering Organization, we deliver test and manufacturing solutions for Enterprise New Product Introduction (NPI). Our team is at the forefront of developing innovative products that drive next-generation processors for high-performance computing, data centers, and enterprise servers. As a Senior or MTS Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Test Engineer, you will collaborate with design teams to guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality ATE Test solutions. You will assume ownership of specific test modules and/or the overall Test program, which involves ensuring content development and bring-up is in accordance with established validation protocols. Your responsibilities will include developing ATE test programs and designing test hardware for supported products. Additionally, you will be expected to evaluate and release robust test programs for production testing, ensuring that all quality, yield, and test time performance indicators are consistently met.

The Person

We seek a candidate with a deep commitment to technical expertise, who is eager to continuously learn and share knowledge within the team. The ideal applicant should possess a robust background in ATE development, preferably Advantest 93K, focused on test content and program creation. We value an engineer who is results-driven and demonstrates strong stakeholder management skills, essential for effective collaboration with diverse teams across AMD. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are required for successful engagement with our global workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with IP design, validation, and architecture teams to ensure comprehensive IP content coverage, and to develop, validate, and debug test patterns.
• Build and maintain test program infrastructure, leveraging the latest Best Known Methods.
• Evaluate and validate new product features, test conditions, methodologies, and test content during initial silicon bring-up.
• Conduct silicon characterization across various process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Correlate and release test programs for high-volume production environments.
• Lead initiatives to improve Key Performance Indicators, focusing on reducing test time, debugging yield issues, and enhancing product quality.
• Provide support for product qualification processes and assist in debugging customer returns.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience developing ATE test programs and patterns, with a preference for Advantest 93K platforms.
• Understanding of JTAG, BIST, and HSIO concepts.
• Experience designing ATE loadboards.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, or Python.
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Competence in statistical analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Solid understanding of modern computer architecture.
• BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years

Academic Credentials

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

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.