Test Development Engineer

Senior Test Development Engineer

Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

About the Company

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata’s world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

About the Role

The primary responsibilities of the Test Development Engineer are to design, develop and implement automatic test equipment and test programs for design verification and production testing. This includes the design of electronic circuits and writing test software to accomplish full test automation. The incumbent will develop, maintain and support all production test software and equipment on site. This position will support test development and characterization of pSemi’s leading edge Boost, Buck and Charge Pump products. The individual will work closely with Design and Characterization Engineers during all phases of IC development. They will play a key role in supporting all lab ATE test development activities.

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with Design & Characterization engineers during Power Management IC development.
2. Act as the central test resource as products move through development into volume production.
3. Define test and validation plans to reach target test coverage and test time.
4. Generate ATE test software in C++.
5. Develop, debug and document complex test software and hardware for ATE.
6. Participate in new design troubleshooting and provide recommendations to the development team.
7. Analyze test and characterization data.
8. Support test equipment automation, verification, and integration.
9. Create test design documentation including test instructions, specifications, and verification plans.
10. Perform test program optimization and robustness studies.
11. Liaise with sub-contractors to implement and support production testing.
12. Manage own time and assigned resources to meet time and quality goals.
13. Reliability studies results analysis.
14. Represent Test in interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

1. Typically requires 5+ years related experience in test development for PMIC products depending on education level and experience
2. Knowledge of analog and digital circuits and testing concepts
3. Understanding of Boost, Buck and Charge Pump circuit operation and testing principles
4. ATE Test Hardware and Software Development experience
5. Knowledge of data analysis and statistical data analysis techniques
6. Experience in Test Software development using C/C++
7. Proficient in schematic capture, and PCB design experience for test fixtures.
8. Experience with lab test equipment including SMU’s DMM’s, power supplies, and Oscilloscopes
9. Demonstrated ability to solve PMIC debug and measurement challenges
10. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
11. Fluency in English, including, effective written and verbal communication skills
12. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
13. Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced product development environment
14. Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Skills

1. Teradyne ETS364 Test Development experience
2. Production test program and hardware development experience
3. Characterization test program and hardware development experience
4. Strong understanding of the IC product development process
5. Familiarity with I2C and PMBUS interfaces
6. Experience working with Sub-Contract manufacturers
7. Proficiency in software tools such Galaxy, C++, Visual Studio, Eagle RAIDE
8. Strong desire to support product development team’s NPI roadmap
9. An attitude of continuous personal and professional development

Education Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred