Product Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is looking for an MTS Test Engineer in Singapore. This role involves developing test solutions for next-generation AMD products, engaging with cross-functional teams to ensure optimization of yield and performance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in the semiconductor industry, possess strong technical skills, and be adept in programming. Benefits include a comprehensive package and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry.
• Experience in Fuse and Security module development.
• Strong foundation in DFT and ATE test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Developing characterization and test coverage strategies/plans.
• Interface with global teams on root cause resolution for device failures.
• Optimize test contents to meet/exceed business goal.

Skills

Technical depth in test engineering

Problem solving

Programming skills in Python, Java, Perl, or C++

Experience with ATE test methodologies

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Mentor, Synopsys, or Cadence EDA tools

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:

MTS Test Engineer is responsible for the test solution for a next-generation AMD Product. This position serves as the Test Engineering team's Technical member and go‑to expert for ATE Fuse solutions. This position requires engagement with Product, Design, Security Experts, Platform Engineering, Device Analysis, Quality and Reliability Engineering to attain test and characterization plan, 1st silicon bring‑up, silicon debug, attainment and optimization of yield and performance distributions, test costs and product quality for next‑generation AMD products.

THE PERSON:

The type of person we are looking for is one with a passion towards technical development, possesses broad technical leadership, critical problem solving and troubleshooting skills. The person must be a team player and have good and effective communications to deep dive into technical discussion with other members across the globe and use data to illustrate their points.

This person is expected to be independent, self‑starter, well organized and have the sense of responsibility to see projects through beginning to the end. This person is expected to be market savvy and comfortable in a multi‑tasking environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities for this role will differ according to the product life cycle and are as below:

New product introduction phase:

• Developing characterization and test coverage strategies/plans during pre‑silicon phase
• Establishing pattern requirements and driving Design Verification deliveries during pre‑silicon phase
• Executing the defined characterization and test plans on new silicon
• Design Wafer and Package Level Fuse modules for Test Programs
• Silicon Bring up and Post Silicon ownership including validation of Test Programs
• Perform new device characterization, circuit sensitivity analysis, interpret findings, guide deep‑divide investigations to root‑cause, and/or provide mitigation actions.
• Interface with global teams across the organization on root cause resolution for device failures.
• Foster and develop new ideas/concepts in device test/debug/DFT/DFM and follow‑through to deliverable outcomes.

Product health and cost target attainment during production phase:

• Optimize test contents to meet/exceed business goal
• Lead effort to optimize product margin to meet business requirements, from Fab to Back‑end‑Test.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry, with demonstrated technical depth in test engineering and security module development.
• Experience in Fuse and Security module development, including pattern development and debug in Fuse.
• Understanding of Hardware Security Module (HSM) architecture and its role in key management, secure key storage, and cryptographic operations within silicon and system‑level security flows.
• Firmware bring‑up and debug experience, including low‑level hardware/software co‑debug across boot sequences and hardware initialization flows.
• Strong foundation in DFT and ATE test methodologies, with end‑to‑end experience spanning test program development, validation, and debug across both pre‑ and post‑silicon phases.
• Proven ATE test class and method development experience, with preference for Advantest 93K; test development spanning more than one full product cycle is preferred.
• Strong programming skills in one or more of: Python, Java, Perl, or C++.
• Experience with Mentor, Synopsys, or Cadence EDA tools, or System Level Testing is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

LOCATION:

Singapore

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's Responsible AI Policy is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.