Testchip Design Engineer

Intel Corporation; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Engineer to lead end-to-end testchip design and execution for advanced process nodes. You will own the layout flow, define test structures, and drive integration and Tape-In delivery with hands-on leadership across cross-site teams.

The role requires strong scripting skills and a track record of delivering on complex design rules, with experience in automation and AI strategies to boost throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Deep knowledge of design rules and ability to interpret runsets for test structures.
• Solid understanding of full testchip design flow from spec to Tape-In delivery.
• Proven scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl) with automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testchip execution across multiple blocks and manage schedule through Tape-In.
• Define test structure requirements and collaborate with yield and process teams for iteration to spec.
• Own full-flow layout execution across cell heights and layers with DRC-clean sign-off.
• Deliver Testrow Integration including generation, fill, checks, and signal plot verification.
• Define and deploy automation/AI strategies to accelerate execution and reduce manual work.
• Mentor engineers and drive cross-site collaboration between design, yield, and process teams.

Skills

Design rule interpretation

Test structure development

Layout execution

Python scripting

Leadership experience

Automation & AI strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

Tcl

Perl

Job description

Job Details: Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer to lead end-to-end testchip design and execution for advanced process technology nodes. This is a hands-on technical leader role that combines deep expertise in design rule validation, test structure design, and layout execution with strong cross-functional collaboration and program management capabilities.

• Drive testchip execution end-to-end by owning the overall schedule across multiple component blocks, serving as the primary accountability owner for quality and delivery through Tape-In while providing hands-on technical guidance to the team.
• Apply deep design rule and runset expertise to interpret design rules on advance design process, defining comprehensive test structure requirements and collaborating with yield and process teams to drive iterative design loops to full specification compliance.
• Own the full-flow layout execution across all cell heights and layers, from environment setup and test structure layout design through DRC-clean sign-off, enforcing clear quality gates at each stage.
• Deliver integration and Tape-In on schedule by driving Testrow Integration covering generation, fill, design checks, and signal plot verification, ensuring all content check-in and health checks are completed before final Tape-In handoff.
• Define and deploy an automation and AI strategy targeting repetitive execution tasks - DRC runs, layout automation, test structure validation, and reporting - leveraging AI tools and building agents where applicable to accelerate execution throughput and reduce manual intervention.
• Lead cross-site collaboration and communication as the key technical interface between design, yield, process, and integration teams across distributed sites, aligning on specifications, schedules, and priorities while communicating proactively in all directions.
• Mentor and grow the team by coaching junior and mid-level engineers on design rule interpretation, test structure methodology, and execution best practices, setting clear expectations and actively raising the technical bar across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required; Master's degree preferred 8+ years of hands-on experience in layout design, test structure development, and flow methodology, with a strong track record of driving corecells and DUTs to DRC-clean sign-off on advanced process nodes.
• Deep knowledge or advance design rules with ability to interpret runset into effective test structure strategies.
• Solid understanding of the full testchip design flow from specification and layout through integration and Tape-In delivery.
• Proven scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, or equivalent) with experience deploying automation and leveraging AI tools or agents for layout automation and test structure validation.
• 5+ years of proven experience leading and managing teams with a strong record of delivery, including project progress tracking and reporting across cross-site stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to present complex technical content clearly to technical and management audiences.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust N/A

Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

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