SMTS Test Engineer, MBIST Test Content Specialist

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore seeks a Test Engineer to oversee test solutions for next-generation products. This role demands technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and strong coding abilities in languages like Python and C++. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and experience in the Semiconductor industry, particularly with ATE methodologies. This opportunity offers a platform for innovation and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Semiconductor industry.
• Strong DFT and ATE test methodologies.
• MBIST test pattern development, pre-silicon simulation and debug experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop characterization and test coverage strategies/plans during pre-silicon phase.
• Perform new device characterization and interpret findings.
• Optimize test contents to meet business goals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Independent and organized

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Mentor EDA

Synopsys EDA

Cadence EDA

Advantest 93k

T2K platform

Python

Ruby

Java

Perl

C++

Job description

THE ROLE:

The Test Engineer is responsible for the test solution for a next-generation AMD Product. This position serves as the Test Engineering team's Technical Leader and go-to expert for solutions. This position requires engagement with Product, Design, Platform Engineering, Device Analysis, Foundry, Quality and Reliability Engineering to drive 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:

We are looking for someone 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
• Delivery of optimized test and product definitions across PVT corners to meet business requirements.
• Perform new device characterization, circuit sensitivity analysis, interpret findings, guide deep‑dive 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 yield to meet business requirements, from Fab to Back‑end‑Test.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the Semiconductor industry
• Experience must include technical and specialized knowledge in the areas below:
• Strong DFT and ATE test methodologies
• MBIST test pattern development, Pre‑silicon simulation and debug experience
• Experience with Mentor / Synopsys / Cadence EDA
• Strong ATE & test class/method development experience with Advantest 93k and/or T2K platform preferred
• Microprocessor architecture and System‑on‑chip (SOC)
• Strong Python/Ruby/Java/Perl/C++ coding skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors/Masters in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

LOCATION:

Singapore