Senior Semiconductor Test Engineer: Lead Yield Strategy

Gregg Carroll Recruiting Services; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregg Carroll Recruiting Services is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Test Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead the development, optimization, and sustainment of semiconductor test processes. This role drives test strategy, yield improvement, and manufacturing excellence across a complex semiconductor environment.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers and technicians, collaborate with engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing teams, and advance automated test equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Several years of semiconductor device testing, characterization, manufacturing, or related engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with automated test systems, data acquisition platforms, and statistical analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor device physics and electrical performance characterization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of semiconductor test processes and methodologies.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting complex test, reliability, and yield-related issues.
• Analyze device performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support design changes and product transitions by ensuring test readiness, documentation accuracy, and process robustness.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support successful product launches and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop and optimize automated test equipment (ATE), fixtures, software, and data collection systems to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Drive yield enhancement, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision making.
• Apply statistical methods and structured problem-solving techniques to improve process capability and product performance.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members while promoting engineering best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and reliability standards.

Skills

Semiconductor test

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related discipline

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Gregg Carroll Recruiting Services is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Test Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead the development, optimization, and sustainment of semiconductor test processes. This role drives test strategy, yield improvement, and manufacturing excellence across a complex semiconductor environment.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers and technicians, collaborate with engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing teams, and advance automated test equipment,