Manager, ATE Equipment Engineering

AMD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD in Singapore seeks a senior ATE Final Test Equipment Engineering Lead to drive technical leadership for test systems and deliver equipment readiness for high‑volume NPIs. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to maximize OEE and execute continuous improvements.

You will guide a team of experienced engineers, own maintenance strategies, and partner with OEMs to ensure on-time capacity ramp and robust test capabilities for next‑generation products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ATE tester and handler equipment teams in a semiconductor test environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of ATE Final Test platforms, test handlers, and maintenance processes.
• Experience with Advantest Testers, Cohu Handlers, and Hontech Handlers is a plus.
• Proven ability to support NPI execution, capacity ramp, equipment bring-up and maintenance.
• Experience collaborating with global teams, OEM suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with measurable improvements in OEE and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the ATE Final Test equipment engineering team to deliver timely technical support and readiness for NPI programs.
• Drive equipment readiness before, during, and after new product introductions within the R&D environment.
• Oversee equipment capacity planning, demand/supply analysis, installation, commissioning, and maintenance strategy.
• Collaborate with hardware developers, product engineers, and OEM suppliers to identify gaps and define solutions.
• Maximize OEE by improving equipment performance, availability, utilization, and reliability across Final Test.
• Establish structured troubleshooting, escalation, and continuous improvement processes to reduce downtime.
• Communicate status, risks, and progress to cross-functional leadership.

Skills

ATE equipment leadership

Semiconductor test

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Eng or CS

Tools

Advantest Testers

Cohu Handlers

Hontech Handlers

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Lead the ATE Final Test equipment engineering team in delivering deep technical expertise and timely resolution of equipment-related engineering issues before, during, and after new product and equipment introductions. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external developers, and OEM partners to identify opportunities, define solutions, maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and drive continuous improvement. This role is critical to ensuring 100% on-time readiness for test capacity bring-up, product testing, yield development, characterization, quality sample commitments, and qualification execution in alignment with the POR plan for all NPI programs.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and collaborative engineering leader with strong technical depth, sound judgment, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced NPI environment. This person communicates effectively across engineering, operations, external development, and OEM teams; applies analytical thinking to solve complex equipment challenges; and leads experienced engineers with clarity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coach, and develop the ATE Final Test equipment engineering team to deliver timely technical support, issue resolution, and equipment readiness for NPI programs.
• Drive equipment readiness before, during, and after new product and equipment introductions within the R&D environment.
• Oversee equipment capacity planning, analyze demand and supply plans, support installation and commissioning, plan equipment conversions, develop maintenance strategies, and troubleshoot equipment-related test issues.
• Partner with local and global internal stakeholders, including hardware developers and product engineers, as well as external developers and OEM suppliers, to identify technical gaps, define solutions, and execute improvement plans aligned with POR schedules.
• Maximize overall equipment effectiveness by improving equipment performance, availability, utilization, reliability, and maintainability across the Final Test environment.
• Establish structured troubleshooting, escalation, and continuous improvement processes to reduce downtime, prevent recurring issues, and improve engineering execution efficiency.
• Communicate status, risks, mitigation plans, and progress updates clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience leading ATE tester and handler equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, or maintenance teams in a semiconductor test environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of ATE Final Test platforms, test handlers, equipment integration, debug, qualification, preventive maintenance, and production support processes.
• Experience in Advantest Testers (or equivalent), Cohu Handlers and Hontech Handlers will be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to support NPI execution, capacity ramp, equipment bring-up and maintenance in a high-performance engineering environment.
• Experience working with global internal team, procurement, OEM suppliers, external development partners, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex equipment and process issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of measurable improvements in OEE, readiness, and operational execution.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, Computer Engineering related discipline.

LOCATION:

Singapore

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