New Product Development Test Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking an early-career Test Engineer to join the New Product Development team. You will develop cost-effective automated test solutions for complex ICs used in automotive and industrial applications, spanning pre-silicon strategy to manufacturing release.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into test plans, designing ATE hardware, and building automated test programs for Advantest and Teradyne platforms, with cross-functional collaboration across Design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited program.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• English language fluency (written & verbal).
• Experience in semiconductor test, DFT, or IC design.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Python, or Perl).

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements and datasheets into technical specs, test plans, and design-for-test requirements.
• Design cost-effective ATE hardware and resource allocation for multisite efficiency and pin multiplexing.
• Develop, bring up, validate, and debug automated test programs for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs on Advantest and Teradyne.
• Analyze test data to investigate margins, yield, and test-time opportunities.
• Support process-window experiments, silicon/package qualification, and cross-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, DFT, Validation, PM, QA, and Fab/test teams.
• Contribute to ATE test hardware, socket design, schematics, layout, and test automation specs.
• Own products from silicon bring-up through manufacturing release and drive ramp targets.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest ATE

Teradyne ATE

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

New College Graduates Overview:

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.

Summary of Role:

Join the New Product Development team as an early-career Test Engineer responsible for developing and productizing cost-effective automated test solutions for complex digital, analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits used in automotive and industrial applications. You will contribute across the full product lifecycle, from pre-silicon test strategy through silicon bring-up, qualification, manufacturing release, yield improvement, and cost reduction on Advantest and Teradyne ATE platforms.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Support pre-silicon planning by translating product requirements and datasheets into technical specifications, specification-compliance matrices, design-for-test requirements, and ATE test plans.


• Assist with the design of cost-effective ATE hardware and resource allocation that improve multisite efficiency and pin multiplexing for silicon bring-up, validation, and production release.


• Develop, bring up, validate, and debug automated test programs for digital, analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits on Advantest and Teradyne ATE platforms.


• Analyze test and characterization data to investigate design margins, wafer-fabrication process variation, parametric performance, yield, and test-time opportunities.


• Support process-window experiments, silicon and package qualification activities, and product specification compliance across automotive, industrial, or commercial requirements.


• Collaborate with Design, DFT, Design Validation, Program Management, Quality and Reliability Engineering, Customer Quality Engineering, Bench Characterization, Applications, Fab, Assembly, and factory Test teams.


• Contribute to ATE test hardware, socket design, board schematics, layout, diagnostic code, and test automation specifications under the guidance of experienced engineers.


• Document gaps, lessons learned, and best practices, and contribute reusable methods to the Standard Test Methods Library (STML) across ATE platforms.


• Own assigned products from silicon bring-up through manufacturing release, drive product-entitlement targets and critical ramp metrics, and support test-time, yield, burn-in, and manufacturing-flow improvements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field from an accredited degree program.


• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.


• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)


• Experience in semiconductor test, design-for-test (DFT), or integrated-circuit design.


• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C, C++, Python, or Perl.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.


• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.


• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.


• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong planning & organizational skills


• Experience with Advantest or Teradyne ATE platforms.


• Knowledge of ATE architecture and experience developing low-level test code.


• Experience testing digital, analog, or mixed-signal integrated circuits.


• Experience with silicon characterization, qualification, or manufacturing ramp.


• Familiarity with applicable automotive, industrial, or commercial semiconductor qualification standards.

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Expected Salary Range

$86,000.00 - $148,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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