Sr Product Test Development Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; California, San Jose (MO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Test Development Engineer to join their Silicon Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will focus on ATE test bring-up, defining methodologies, and optimizing test efficiency using advanced data analytics. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll address silicon issues and drive yield improvements, making a significant impact on product ramp success. This innovative firm values diverse backgrounds and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, ensuring that every team member can contribute their unique skills towards a more inclusive future.

Benefits

Paid time off for volunteering

Learning and development opportunities

Employee resource organizations

Hybrid work options

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SOC/VLSI production and test engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of Advantest 93000 for characterization testing.

Responsibilities

• Define test methodologies and optimize test efficiency.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve silicon issues.

Skills

C

C++

Java

PERL

Python

Data Analysis

Test Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93000

JMP

Job description

Application Deadline

The application window is expected to close on: 06/02/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As part of the team, you will collaborate with ASIC design teams in the Central Hardware Group, peer Test and Product Engineers in Silicon Operations, and with Cisco Systems NPI teams. You will also work with DFT, Reliability, Quality, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing teams to resolve silicon issues and support successful product ramp. Additionally, this role involves providing test program updates to Executive Management to communicate progress and highlight issues.

You're Impact

You will serve as a Sr Product Test Development Engineer in Silicon Operations, focusing on ATE test bring-up, including defining test methodologies, coverage metrics, and corner conditions. Your responsibilities include supporting pattern generation/debugging, identifying gaps in test coverage, characterizing, and releasing the test program to production. You will apply sophisticated data analytics to optimize test efficiency and drive yield improvements. Collaboration with Design, SoC, DFT, Reliability, Quality, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing teams is essential to resolve silicon issues and support successful product ramp.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8+ years' experience in SOC/VLSI/bring-up, production, characterization, and test engineering
• Excellent working knowledge of Advantest 93000 tester for characterization and production testing
• Proficiency in coding with C, C++, Java, PERL, and Python, and familiarity with 93k test methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art DFT insertion techniques, including Scan, ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP and Python, with an understanding of statistical methods
• Experience with yield improvement, test time reduction activities, and understanding of customer RMA including Failure analysis

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where every individual brings unique skills and perspectives to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

We celebrate our employees' diverse backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisco offers one company, many careers, with learning and development supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, enabling everyone to give their best and be their best.

We recognize our opportunity to bring communities together, with our people at the center. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. We also offer dedicated paid time off for volunteering—80 hours each year—allowing us to give back to causes we care about, with nearly 86% participating!

Our purpose, driven by our people, makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. We help customers reimagine applications, secure enterprises, transform infrastructure, and meet sustainability goals. Every step we take aims toward a more inclusive future. Take your next step and be you, with us!