Senior ATE Equipment Engineer - Uptime & Innovation

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to lead the reliability and performance of the Automated Test Equipment lab.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to solve complex hardware challenges, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven diagnostics, AI-enabled tools, and implementing best practices to support AMD's next generation semiconductor manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor ATE in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with Advantest, Cohu, and Hontech/Huntech ATE equipment.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, schematics, and test methodologies.
• Experience developing technical procedures, maintenance documentation, and training materials.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation, Python, or AI-assisted diagnostics used to improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Own the reliability, performance, and readiness of ATE lab equipment and infrastructure.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for complex equipment issues.
• Drive uptime, yield improvement, and manufacturing efficiency through data-driven problem solving and CI initiatives.
• Develop and maintain maintenance plans, troubleshooting procedures, response flows, and BKMs.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support new technology introductions and equipment readiness.
• Mentor technicians and engineers while leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve diagnostics and effectiveness.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Python

AI diagnostics

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

ATE platforms (Advantest, Cohu, Hontech/Huntech)

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Digital multimeters

Schematics reading

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to lead the reliability and performance of the Automated Test Equipment lab.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to solve complex hardware challenges, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven diagnostics, AI-enabled tools, and implementing best practices to support AMD's next generation semiconductor manufacturing.