Senior ATE Wafer Test Engineer: Yield & Debug Lead

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sunnyvale is seeking an experienced test engineer to work with automated test equipment (ATE) for analog wafer level IC testing. The candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include interfacing with vendors, tracking production yields, and developing procedures to improve efficiency. The role demands strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills, along with proficiency in various data analysis and programming tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in analog wafer level IC testing.
• Experience with probe card cleaning, maintenance, and debug.
• Ability to write concise reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Interface with external vendors for R&D and production testing.
• Ensure test software and hardware align with written Test Plan.
• Track production yield and milestone assessments.
• Support engineering releases through pilot runs.
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency and yield.

Skills

Scheduling and planning projects

Automated test equipment (ATE)

Data analysis and interpretation

Scripting and programming

Debugging and critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Galaxy

JMP

Perl

VB

SQL

Perforce

UNIX/Linux

Job description

A leading technology company in Sunnyvale is seeking an experienced test engineer to work with automated test equipment (ATE) for analog wafer level IC testing. The candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include interfacing with vendors, tracking production yields, and developing procedures to improve efficiency. The role demands strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills, along with proficiency in various data analysis and programming tools.