Product/Test Engineer, Entry Level

NXP Semiconductors; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level test engineering professional to support scan-based testing for semiconductor devices. You will collaborate with DFT engineers on ATPG patterns, MBIST/LBIST, and test requirements, and assist with ATE pattern validation and silicon bring-up.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, data analysis, and continuous improvement in test development, with opportunities to contribute to AI-driven test optimizations.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Graduated within the last 12 months.
• Strong fundamentals in circuits, semiconductors, and computer architecture.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (C/C++, Python, Perl, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a global cross-functional environment.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious and eager to learn in a technical R&D role.
• Internship or project exposure to IC semiconductor testing, validation, verification, or DFT (scan, BIST) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of scan-based test solutions for semiconductor devices.
• Collaborate with DFT engineers to understand scan architectures, ATPG patterns, MBIST, LBIST, and test requirements.
• Convert, emulate and validate scan patterns for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.
• Assist with silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production release activities.
• Analyze test results and debug pattern execution issues using simulation and production data.
• Support fault coverage analysis and identification of potential test quality gaps.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing.
• Develop AI solutions to improve test development efficiency and data analysis.
• Participate in test reviews, peer reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Generate technical documentation including test plans, debug reports, lessons learned, and engineering summaries.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field

Graduated within the last 12 months

Tools

ATE platforms

Job description

Locations

Austin (Oakhill, Office)

Time Type

Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of scan-based test solutions for semiconductor devices.
• Collaborate with DFT engineers to understand scan architectures, ATPG patterns, MBIST, LBIST, and test requirements.
• Convert, emulate and validate scan patterns for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.
• Assist with silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production release activities.
• Analyze test results and debug pattern execution issues using simulation and production data.
• Support fault coverage analysis and identification of potential test quality gaps.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing.
• Develop AI solutions to improve test development efficiency and data analysis.
• Participate in test reviews, peer reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Generate technical documentation including test plans, debug reports, lessons learned, and engineering summaries.

What You Will Learn

• End-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon New Product Test development flow and methodologies.
• Automotive-grade semiconductor testing and quality requirements.
• Semiconductor product development lifecycle.
• Automotive quality and reliability requirements.
• Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies.
• ATPG and scan pattern generation flows.
• Silicon bring-up and debug.
• Test program development, emulation and validation.
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.
• Data analytics and engineering automation.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.

Job Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Graduated within the last 12 months.
• Strong fundamentals in circuits, semiconductors, and computer architecture.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (C/C , Python, Perl, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a global cross-functional environment.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious and eager to learn in a technical R&D role.
• Internship or project exposure to IC semiconductor testing, validation, verification, or DFT (scan, BIST) is a plus.

Job Location

Austin, TX

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Locations: Austin (Oakhill, Office)