Sr. ATE Test Engineer

Ferric, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ferric, Inc. is seeking an IC Test Engineer to own ATE testing for mixed-signal ICs, including test program development, production and KGd testing, and qualification with engineering vendors. You will work with IC designers, test and application engineers, and customers to drive robust test solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and data-driven analysis, utilizing Python and standard lab equipment to deliver reliable test coverage and insights.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE.
• 3+ years ATE experience.
• Solid knowledge of ATE test program development and equipment such as Agilent 93K.
• KGD testing experience.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Programming: Python.
• Lab equipment experience: oscilloscope, DMM, SMU, PSU, load, spectrum analyzer.
• Knowledge of DC-DC converters/regulators and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Create and review test plans and test cases with IC design and test teams.
• Design and develop ATE hardware.
• Develop ATE test programs for KGD and package-level tests.
• Support product qualification and vendor testing.
• Bench-level testing, characterization, and debug of full ICs.
• Coordinate bench and wafer-level tests with vendors to improve yield and reduce costs.
• Interface with customers to review IC test data and procedures.
• Assist with failure analysis and root-cause investigation.

Skills

Python

Mixed-signal testing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Agilent 93K

Oscilloscope

DMM

SMU

DC Power Supply

Spectrum Analyzer

Opal Kelly

Job description

Ferric is a technology startup based in New York City that is pioneering an entirely new approach to power delivery for Integrated Circuits and Electronic Assemblies. This approach leverages Ferric’s integration of thin-film magnetic inductors with CMOS technology to enable a significant improvement in the integration density and efficiency of voltage regulators (VRs) compared with current commercially available technologies.

About the role

• As a Ferric IC Test Engineer, you will gain exposure to the full product-life of Ferric’s ICs by working with a diverse cross-functional team including IC designers, test & application engineers, engineering vendors, the fab, and our customers. Your primary responsibilities will be to take full ownership of ATE testing and characterizing Ferric’s mixed-signal ICs, including creating ATE test plans, developing ATE production and characterization test programs for package level, and Known Good Die (KGD) testing. You will also support IC product qualification and production testing by our engineering vendors as ICs are productized. The position requires a strong background in mixed-signal IC testing, experience with ATE programming and standard circuit test lab equipment, object-oriented programming, and data-analysis skills. Applicants should be self-motivating and possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well and contribute on a team.

What you'll do

• Work with IC design and test teams to create and review test plans and test cases, including providing recommendations for DFT & TFQ, test & debug visibility, etc
• Design and development of ATE HW
• Develop ATE test program of KGD, and package level testing of Ferric’s PMIC devices
• Support and execute product qualification
• Bench-level testing, characterization, and debug of full ICs and IC sub-systems as required
• Drive engineering vendors for IC product qualification and production testing, including coordination of bench- & wafer-level tests, yield improvement, and test cost reductions
• Interface with customers to review IC test measurement data and procedures
• Assist with failure and root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE
• Industry Experience: 3+ years ATE experience
• Solid knowledge of ATE test program development, and equipment such as Agilent 93K and testing of Power Management IC’s
• KGD testing experience
• Self-motivated, possessing a willingness to learn and grow with the position, and able to take on full ownership of finding engineering solutions
• Excellent communication skills and effectively able to share information with others, including Ferric customers
• Strong problem-solving skills, with solid understanding of mixed-signal IC design and test
• Strong desire to grow and take on new challenges
• Programming Languages: Python
• Lab experience with the following equipment: Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter (DMM), Source Measure Unit (SMU), DC Power Supply Unit (PSU), Electronic Load, Spectrum Analyzer, Opal Kelly, etc
• Knowledge of DC-DC power-converters/regulators (Buck, Boost, LDO, etc)
• Experience with PCB design and assembly, including component selection, soldering, etc

Preferred/Plus Skills and Experience

• Education: Master’s Degree in EE
• Experience with statistical data analysis of IC production data, including parametric correlation analysis, yield, and quality improvement, etc

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• Salary range: $135K- 170K + competitive equity offering and comprehensive benefits package