Associate Engineer, Test Product Engineering

Ams Osram; Calamba; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM's Light Sensors & Photonics (LSP) unit seeks a Hardware Test Technician to support semiconductor test hardware, diagnose issues, and maintain probe-card systems. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and quality standards.

Responsibilities include incoming inspection, troubleshooting of probe cards, needle cleaning, and preventive maintenance on PRVX4 and TPR-HD equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, specializing in test hardware support, hardware debugging, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of Probecard Analyzer PRVX4 and T.I.P.S. Probe Refresher Equipment (TPR-HD), or equivalent probe card maintenance systems.
• Advanced expertise in probe head needle cleaning, reshaping, flattening, alignment, and replacement.
• Experience with Technoprobe, Feinmetall, and T.I.P.S. probe card technologies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection, registration, and tracking of Load Boards, Probe Cards, and other test hardware to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Diagnose technical issues related to probe cards, probe heads, and needles using the Probecard Analyzer PRVX4, and perform corrective actions.
• Support production NOGO activities, hardware modifications, debugging, troubleshooting, and hardware validation prior to production release.
• Collaborate with Engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve hardware-related issues and support production objectives.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of critical spare parts, hardware components, and consumables to ensure production readiness.
• Support hardware transfer activities, engineering evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence through effective problem-solving and adherence to established processes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Computer, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Technoprobe

Feinmetall

T.I.P.S. Probe Refresher (TPR-HD)

Job description

We are LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the digitalization of light. At LSP, we go beyond traditional sensing—combining light, silicon, and system expertise to enable digital photonics solutions. Our focus is clear: powering next-generation applications in data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive, where light becomes a critical interface for data, perception, and interaction. This evolution marks a shift from components to integrated photonics systems —driving performance, scalability, and innovation in high-growth segments.

• Perform incoming inspection, registration, and tracking of Load Boards, Probe Cards, and other test hardware to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Diagnose technical issues related to probe cards, probe heads, and needles using the Probecard Analyzer PRVX4, and perform corrective actions such as needle cleaning, reshaping, and flattening using the T.I.P.S. Probe Refresher (TPR-HD) with the appropriate program recipes.
• Support production NOGO activities, hardware modifications, debugging, troubleshooting, and hardware validation prior to production release.
• Collaborate with Engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve hardware-related issues and support production objectives.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of critical spare parts, hardware components, and consumables to ensure production readiness.
• Support hardware transfer activities, engineering evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence through effective problem-solving and adherence to established processes.

• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and 5S standards and requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Computer, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, specializing in test hardware support, hardware debugging, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of Probecard Analyzer PRVX4 and T.I.P.S. Probe Refresher Equipment (TPR-HD), or equivalent probe card maintenance systems.
• Must possess advanced expertise in probe head needle cleaning, reshaping, flattening, alignment, and replacement, ensuring optimal probe card performance and reliability.
• Experience with Technoprobe, Feinmetall, and T.I.P.S. probe card technologies is highly preferred and considered an advantage