Senior Director Test Engineering

Infineon Technologies AG; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 15,394,087 - 21,551,722; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG seeks a Senior Director, Test Engineering to lead a global team of 40+ test engineers across IC/MCM testing, ATE methods, and NPI releases. You will drive strategy, cost optimization, and high‑quality test platforms that scale across OSATs and production sites worldwide.

This leadership role requires strong collaboration with suppliers, hardware teams, and manufacturing, plus travel to optimize test ecosystems and deliver reliable, high‑yield products.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IC/MCM testing.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams.
• Deep technical expertise in ATE systems and test methodologies.
• Experience with OSAT management and NPI test releases.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of 40+ test engineers.
• Provide hands‑on mentorship and career coaching.
• Drive strategic workforce planning to reduce time‑to‑market.
• Partner with ATE vendors to advance next‑gen test methods.
• Own end‑to‑end NPI test releases across OSATs.
• Oversee mechanical/hardware test solutions in test cells.
• Cultivate OSAT partnerships and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Development, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

ATE innovation

NPI test

Global leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ATE systems

Test methodologies

OSAT governance

Job description

Are you a visionary Test Engineering leader ready to shape the future of semiconductor innovation? We are seeking a Senior Director, Test Engineering to lead a global organization of engineers and drive cutting‑edge test solutions for advanced technologies, including AI power products, mixed‑signal ICs, power devices, modules, and sensors. In this highly strategic role, you will spearhead ATE innovation, oversee global NPI and production test operations, and build strong partnerships with OSATs, subcontractors, and industry‑leading vendors. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, high‑quality test solutions while driving improvements in yield, reliability, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency. This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader passionate about building high‑performing teams, influencing technology roadmaps, and enabling the successful launch of next‑generation semiconductor products on a global scale.

Your Role

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage a global team of 40+ test engineers, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands‑on technical mentorship and structured career coaching to accelerate individual growth and elevate overall team capability.
• Drive strategic workforce planning to reduce time‑to‑market and maintain engineering excellence across geographies.

Test Technology & ATE Innovation

• Partner closely with ATE vendors to evaluate, improve, and develop next‑generation test methods, instruments, and platforms.
• Ensure test package deliverables meet high standards of quality, reusability, and scalability to support future derivative products.
• Champion test platform conversions, high‑parallelism test strategies, and significant test time reduction initiatives to optimize cost and throughput.
• Improve tester robustness and reliability to uphold stringent quality standards across all product lines.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Support

• Own end‑to‑end NPI test solution releases, supporting full production ramp across OSAT sites.
• Deliver test solutions across a diverse and advanced product portfolio, including:
  • AI power products
  • Advanced power delivery solutions
  • Complex mixed‑signal ICs
  • Power ICs (Gate Drivers)
  • Power Discretes
  • Power Modules
  • Sensors
• Provide sustained production support to ensure test stability, yield optimization, and continuous improvement post‑release.

Mechanical & Hardware Test Solutions

• Oversee all mechanical aspects of test solutions within OSAT environments, including:
  • Handler selection and qualification
  • Socket design
  • Handler Change‑Over Kit (COK) design
  • Validation and procurement
  • Ensure mechanical test interfaces meet reliability, repeatability, and cost targets.

OSAT & Subcontractor Management

• Cultivate strategic OSAT partnerships, working collaboratively with subcontractors to streamline test outsourcing processes and strengthen production readiness.
• Engage proactively with subcontractors to align test technology roadmaps with their capabilities, ensuring timely qualification for ramp‑to‑volume manufacturing.
• Jointly develop and refine test outsourcing governance frameworks, fostering shared accountability, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with OSAT partners, serving as a key liaison between internal engineering teams and external subcontractor organizations.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Development, and Engineering teams across the full project lifecycle:
  • Partner with Procurement during early project stages to assess feasibility, evaluate supplier capabilities, and support cost and resource planning decisions
  • Work hand‑in‑hand with the Development team throughout project execution, providing test engineering input and ensuring alignment on technical requirements and timelines
  • Engage continuously with OSAT Engineering to address sustaining activities, resolve production issues, and drive corrective actions to maintain test stability and product quality in high‑volume manufacturing

Infrastructure & Standardization

• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to design and deploy standardized test cell infrastructure.
• Drive improvements in tester uptime, performance robustness, and operational efficiency across global test sites.

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Master’s/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with more than 15 years of relevant experience in IC/MCM testing.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, globally distributed engineering teams.
• Deep technical expertise in ATE systems, test methodologies, and semiconductor test engineering.
• Strong background in OSAT management, subcontractor governance, and NPI test release processes.
• Familiarity with advanced semiconductor technologies including GaN, mixed‑signal, and power products.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business functions.
• Analytical & strategic thinking, innovative mind‑set with passion to develop new ideas.
• Open to travel internationally when required to enhance external collaboration on strategy topics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are on a journey to create the best environment for everyone. We embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we provide a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance, and we are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities.