Snr. Staff Test Engineer, MBIST Test Content Specialist

Advanced Micro Devices; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking an SMTS Test Engineer to provide test solutions for next-generation AMD products. This role involves working with multiple teams to optimize test and characterization plans and ensure product quality. Candidates should possess experience in the semiconductor industry and hold a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. The ideal applicant will have strong DFT and ATE methodologies knowledge, along with programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages. AMD offers a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance

Qualifications

• Experience in the Semiconductor industry required.
• Must be a team player with good communication skills.
• Independent, organized, and responsible for project completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop characterization and test strategies during pre-silicon phase.
• Optimize yield to meet production requirements.
• Interface with global teams on device failures.

Skills

DFT and ATE test methodologies

Coding skills in Python/Ruby/Java/Perl/C++

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Mentor/Synopsys/Cadence EDA

Advantest 93k and/or T2K platform

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.

THE ROLE:

SMTS 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:

• 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.