Test Hardware Engineer

STMicroelectronics; Johor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Johor is seeking a skilled engineer to oversee and maintain test loadboards and sockets in production. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and has at least 3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to troubleshoot hardware issues, optimize test methodologies, and enhance overall product yield. Strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in semiconductor industry preferable.
• Good communication skills to liaise with product owners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of test loadboard and test socket in production.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve hardware issues in tests.
• Optimize testing methods for improved product yield.

Skills

Loadboard and test socket application

PCB electronics knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Production test sustaining

Technical report writing

Statistical data analysis

Proactivity in problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

T2K

ETS364/800

MT9510

Altium

Solidworks

Job description

Full technical ownership in maintaining and sustaining test loadboard and test socket in production to ensure smooth production running. Qualifications of new loadboard and test sockets to ensure lowest test cost, good robustness and quality. Involve in design stage with division and vendors to comply with STM standard.

Good knowledge in loadboard and test socket application including design and issues encountered in production

Knowledge in PCB electronics and experience in using schematics and basic test program for troubleshoot issues

Good skillset in manufacturing test sustaining, able to perform design change and optimizations as ONE stop solution provider

Good technical report writing and communication skills to product owner / designer from divisions is a bonus expertise

Testing knowhow

• Tester cell such as T2K, ETS364/800, MT9510, MT9308, MT9928, Delta Matrix, M4841
• Basic Programming knowhow such as C/C++, Visual basic
• Mechanical design tool eg Altium, CAD, Solidwork
• Loadboard design and schematic knowledge, Test socket knowledge.

Statistical knowhow

• Software tools data elaboration
• Main statistical concepts such as mean, cp/cpk, sigma
• robustness concept
• Production data elaboration for yield monitor and comparison between test cells

Production knowhow

• Production procedures, FT, QA,
• Production equipment in testing area (handler, finishing, marking)

Technical knowhow

• Cooperation with other technical teams for data exchange
• Strong attitude versus commitments for own task delivery
• Communicate with data
• Fast learning on the job
• Deep attention to technical details
• Proactivity and problem solving

Production Support

Troubleshoot and resolve escalated production over rejects due to hardware issue. Assist in jig repair to identify malfunction component. Locating faulty tester instrument / hardware with root cause finding to prevent reoccurrence.

Collaborate with maintenance, test, quality, and product department to improve test robustness on hardware and test program. Update test program to resolve bugs and adding new tests for better coverage requirements

Yield improvement project by optimizing test methodologies and adhere to programming best practices to reduce test instability and thus improve overall product yield.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of 3 years working experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry