Test Engineer

ABS Connect; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Connect is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer with semiconductor testing experience to develop test programs, debug first silicon, characterize devices, and support production release for Digital, PMIC, RF and Mixed‑Signal products.

You will work with Advantest 93K and Teradyne UltraFlex, collaborate with design and quality teams, perform lab measurements, analyze test data, and contribute to yield improvements and test‑time reductions while ensuring robust test methodologies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of semiconductor Test Engineering experience preferred.
• Hands-on test program development and debugging.
• Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics.
• Experience with Digital, PMIC, RF and Mixed-Signal device testing.
• Familiarity with JTAG, SCAN, ATPG, Functional Test and MBIST advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain semiconductor test programs for Digital, PMIC, RF and Mixed-Signal products using ATE platforms.
• Develop and debug test programs primarily on Advantest 93K with Smartest 7/8 and/or Teradyne Ultra Flex.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers during first-silicon debug, device characterization, test program bring-up and production release.
• Debug digital test vectors including JTAG, SCAN, ATPG, Functional and MBIST.
• Perform device characterization across PVT conditions.
• Support characterization of Mixed-Signal IP including ADC, DAC, PLL and related circuits.
• Develop, debug and optimise test methodologies to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Analyse test data and identify opportunities for yield improvement and test-time reduction.
• Support test program hand-off from engineering to high-volume production.
• Investigate test failures and perform root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Test program development

Debugging

Device characterization

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Lab testing

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teradyne UltraFLEX

Advantest 93K

SmarTest 7

SmarTest 8

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands‐on Test Engineer with experience in semiconductor testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). The successful candidate will be responsible for test program development, first‐silicon debug, device characterization, production release, yield improvement and test‐time optimisation for Digital, PMIC, RF and Mixed‑Signal semiconductor products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain semiconductor test programs for Digital, PMIC, RF and Mixed‑Signal products using ATE platforms.
• Develop and debug test programs primarily on Advantest 93K with Smartest 7 / Smartest 8 and/or Teradyne Ultra Flex.
• Work closely with Design Engineers during first‑silicon debug, device characterization, test program bring‑up and production release.
• Debug digital test vectors including JTAG, SCAN, ATPG, Functional and MBIST.
• Perform device characterization across PVT (Process, Voltage and Temperature) conditions.
• Support characterization of Mixed‑Signal IP including ADC, DAC, PLL and related circuits.
• Develop, debug and optimise test methodologies to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Analyse test data and identify opportunities for yield improvement and test‑time reduction.
• Support test program hand‑off from engineering development to high‑volume production.
• Investigate test failures and perform root‐cause analysis in collaboration with Design, Product and Quality Engineering teams.
• Support production test issues, yield excursions and test‑related failure analysis.
• Prepare and maintain test specifications, test plans, test programs, characterization reports and technical documentation.
• Participate in engineering builds, product qualification and production release activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering and Foundry Engineering.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory testing, debugging and measurement activities using relevant test and measurement equipment.
• Support continuous improvement of semiconductor test processes, methodologies and test coverage.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant semiconductor Test Engineering experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or Advantest 93K ATE is highly advantageous.
• Experience with SmarTest 7 and/or SmarTest 8 is an advantage.
• Good understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Knowledge of semiconductor testing, device characterization and production test methodologies.
• Understanding of Digital, Mixed‑Signal, PMIC and/or RF device testing.
• Knowledge of JTAG, SCAN, ATPG, Functional Test and MBIST is advantageous.
• Understanding of PVT characterization and semiconductor test data analysis.
• Experience in test program development, debug and production release is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform hands‑on debugging and testing in a laboratory environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross‑functional engineering environment.
• Willingness to support engineering and production activities as required.