Principal NPI Test Architect - 200Gbps High-Speed Tests

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Principal NPI Test Engineer to lead test development for a mixed-signal portfolio, spanning from early silicon validation to high-volume production. You will architect comprehensive test solutions and drive testability standards across the organization for 200Gbps+ systems.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor test, hands-on proficiency with Advantest V93000 and Teradyne UltraFLEX/uFlex, and strong DFT, SerDes, and high-speed I/O experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related).
• 8+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Experience owning NPI programs (concept → production).
• Advantest V93000 (93K) / SmarTest 7/8 or Teradyne UltraFLEX experience.
• Knowledge of DFT (BIST, scan, boundary scan).
• RF experience.
• High-speed (signal integrity, jitter, BER >40GHz).
• SerDes / CDR / high-speed I/O (200Gbps+).
• Advantest 93K instruments (PS1600/PS3600, Wave Scale RF).
• Teradyne uFlex (HSD200, DC30) + capacitive sensing.
• Automotive (AEC-Q100) knowledge.
• PCB design (Cadence, Altium), wafer-level test, probe cards.
• Data analytics / ML for yield improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple NPI projects from start to finish.
• Train and guide junior engineers.
• Develop/debug ATE test programs on Advantest V93000 (93K).
• Support test development on Teradyne uFlex for analog/sensing products.
• Review test hardware designs (load boards, probe interfaces).
• Perform hands-on lab work: bring-up, silicon debug, and production release.
• Partner with design teams on DFT and testability requirements.
• Support characterization, correlation, and test readiness reviews.
• Transfer solutions to OSAT/manufacturing sites and drive yield improvements.

Skills

NPI program ownership

RF experience

High-speed I/O

DFT (BIST, scan)

SerDes / CDR

Test engineering

Data analytics / ML

Lab automation / test development

Independent / leadership

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest V93000 (93K)

SmarTest 7/8

Teradyne UltraFLEX

Teradyne uFlex

Cadence

Altium

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Principal NPI Test Engineer to lead test development for a mixed-signal portfolio, spanning from early silicon validation to high-volume production. You will architect comprehensive test solutions and drive testability standards across the organization for 200Gbps+ systems.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor test, hands-on proficiency with Advantest V93000 and Teradyne UltraFLEX/uFlex, and strong DFT, SerDes, and high-speed I/O experience.