Production/ATE Engineer

TetraMem - Accelerate The World; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TetraMem in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced engineer to develop and optimize production ATE test programs for wafer sort and final test using Teradyne UltraFLEX/J750. You will build automation tools in Python/C/C++, analyze yield data, and collaborate across design and manufacturing teams to enable high-throughput, high-quality semiconductor testing.

Responsibilities include silicon bring-up, test method development, data analytics, and creating dashboards to monitor production performance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing production ATE test programs using Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or J750 platforms (required).
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Perl, or other scripting languages for automation.
• Experience with semiconductor production testing, silicon characterization, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of wafer sort (CP), final test (FT), yield analysis, statistical data analysis, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production ATE test programs using Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or J750 platforms for wafer sort (CP) and final test (FT).
• Design and implement automation tools using Python, C/C++, or scripting languages to improve test development efficiency, data analysis, and manufacturing productivity.
• Develop production test methodologies for analog, mixed-signal, memory, and AI semiconductor devices, ensuring high test coverage, yield, and quality.
• Perform silicon bring-up, characterization, correlation, and validation from engineering samples through high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze production yield, test data, and failure mechanisms to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for yield and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with IC Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Reliability, Device Engineering, and OSAT partners to support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp.
• Develop and optimize load boards, probe cards, test hardware, and test flows to improve throughput, reduce test time, and enhance production efficiency.
• Create automated data collection, statistical analysis, reporting, and dashboard tools to monitor production quality and manufacturing performance.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting ATE hardware, software, and production issues while driving continuous process improvements.
• Document test methodologies, automation frameworks, production procedures, and engineering best practices to support scalable manufacturing.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Perl

Data analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

Teradyne UltraFLEX

Teradyne J750

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production ATE test programs using Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or J750 platforms for wafer sort (CP) and final test (FT).
• Design and implement automation tools using Python, C/C++, or scripting languages to improve test development efficiency, data analysis, and manufacturing productivity.
• Develop production test methodologies for analog, mixed-signal, memory, and AI semiconductor devices, ensuring high test coverage, yield, and quality.
• Perform silicon bring-up, characterization, correlation, and validation from engineering samples through high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze production yield, test data, and failure mechanisms to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for yield and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with IC Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Reliability, Device Engineering, and OSAT partners to support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp.
• Develop and optimize load boards, probe cards, test hardware, and test flows to improve throughput, reduce test time, and enhance production efficiency.
• Create automated data collection, statistical analysis, reporting, and dashboard tools to monitor production quality and manufacturing performance.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting ATE hardware, software, and production issues while driving continuous process improvements.
• Document test methodologies, automation frameworks, production procedures, and engineering best practices to support scalable manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production ATE test programs using Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or J750 platforms for wafer sort (CP) and final test (FT).
• Design and implement automation tools using Python, C/C++, or scripting languages to improve test development efficiency, data analysis, and manufacturing productivity.
• Develop production test methodologies for analog, mixed-signal, memory, and AI semiconductor devices, ensuring high test coverage, yield, and quality.
• Perform silicon bring-up, characterization, correlation, and validation from engineering samples through high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze production yield, test data, and failure mechanisms to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for yield and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with IC Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Reliability, Device Engineering, and OSAT partners to support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp.
• Develop and optimize load boards, probe cards, test hardware, and test flows to improve throughput, reduce test time, and enhance production efficiency.
• Create automated data collection, statistical analysis, reporting, and dashboard tools to monitor production quality and manufacturing performance.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting ATE hardware, software, and production issues while driving continuous process improvements.
• Document test methodologies, automation frameworks, production procedures, and engineering best practices to support scalable manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing production ATE test programs using Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or J750 platforms (required).
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Perl, or other scripting languages for automation.
• Experience with semiconductor production testing, silicon characterization, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of wafer sort (CP), final test (FT), yield analysis, statistical data analysis, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional semiconductor startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RRAM, MRAM, embedded memory, AI accelerators, or Compute-in-Memory (CIM) technologies.
• Experience with DFT methodologies, including Scan, MBIST, JTAG, or BIST.
• Experience working with OSATs and semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with JMP, MATLAB, SQL, or other data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of reliability testing, HTOL, HTST, TDDB, ESD, or latch-up testing.
• Experience with automated test hardware development, load board design, or probe card optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing organizations.

Salary Range

$130,000 - $250,000

TetraMem celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

TetraMem is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources for assistance.