Manager - Operations Engineering

Axiado; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiado is seeking a senior Operations Engineering leader to drive the in-house and subcontracted teams responsible for testing, reliability, and product validation of complex SoC/SiP devices. The role requires coordinating across design, test, and manufacturing to ensure robust product delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in semiconductors, hands-on ATE experience with Advantest 93K, and strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills to manage high-volume, high-quality

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on ATE test development experience.
• Experience with DFT/high-speed test and device physics knowledge.
• Effective communication across international, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house and subcontracted Operations Engineering (Test, Product, Reliability) to develop and manufacture complex SoC/SiP devices.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development (DFT/DFM, package design) and with production planning for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with supply chain (fab, assembly, test, qualification) and drive yield enhancement and cost reduction.
• Support corporate quality objectives and ISO certification through scalable processes.

Skills

ATE test development

DFT/High-speed test

Project management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93K

Job description

Axiado is an AI-enhanced security processor company redefining the control and management of every digital system. The company was founded in 2017, and currently has 150+ employees. At Axiado, developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect each other, and go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, deliver innovation, and change the world.

Lead the company’s in-house and subcontracted Operations Engineering functions (Test, Product,Reliability Engineering), to develop and manufacture complex SoC/SiP devices on leading edgeprocess and package technologies, for a leading provider of AI security and power managementproducts.

• Manage product (chips and boards) technical manufacturing from introduction, to design,
• prototype, qualification, HVM production release, sustaining and supplier/customer support.
• Collaborate internally with Engineering on new product development (DFT/DFM, package design,
• ATE test HW/SW development, product qualification, characterization, yield enhancement), and
• with production planning to ensure order fulfillment and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate externally with the supply chain (fab, assembly, test, reliability/qualification, failure
• analysis yield enhancement and cost reduction).
• Support corporate quality objectives (implement scalable processes for high quality/high volume
• products, customer RMA/FA, ISO certification, … etc.)

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline in advanced semiconductor technology
• Minimum 10 years experience in the semiconductor industry, as an individual and team manager
• ATE test methodology/programming on Advantest 93K platform (HW, SW, patterns, debug)
• Must have ATE hands-on test development experience, DFT,/high speed test, device physics knowledge
• Desirable skills: SLT (SiP, boards), yield/reliability of submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies
• Effective communication, international cross-functional projects/resources management & collaboration
• Personal integrity, professional, self-motivated, persistent, dependable, analytical, detail oriented,agile/resourceful to multi-task and manage ambiguity and timely execution in a fast paceenvironment
• Travel (10~20%)

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.