Sr./ Product Validation Engineer

OVT group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor technology is looking for a Product Validation Engineer responsible for developing CMOS imaging products. This role involves defining test conditions, validating test data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess strong academic and practical knowledge in semiconductor devices along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• In-depth academic knowledge of semiconductor devices and circuits.
• Dedicated and able to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Define test conditions and metrics for CMOS image sensors.
• Validate ATE data with bench testing.
• Develop test algorithms for fail mechanisms.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Statistical data analysis

Education

MS or BS in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent work experience (4+ years)

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

Scripting languages (PERL, Python)

Job description

Product Validation Engineer is responsible for development of various CMOS imaging products.

Responsibilities:

• Define test conditions, test methods and metrics to characterize CMOS image sensors
• Work with internal teams (Test Engineering, Design Verification) and bring up characterization test flow on ATE
• Validate ATE data with bench testing and measurements.
• Work closely with cross functional engineering groups to determine issue root cause (process, design or test)
• Determine how to validate sensor features, test and screen product features in mass production
• Develop test algorithms to target specific fail mechanisms
• Perform statistical data analysis on volume data, generate and present detailed performance reports for management to assess product readiness and risks.
• Find opportunities to optimize test methods, with coverage, potential overkill and test time being the biggest factors

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or BS in EE or 4+ years equivalent work experience
• In depth academic knowledge of semiconductor devices and circuits
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Dedicated and able to work with minimum supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process and test equipment
• Experience in programming with Scripting languages (PERL, Python)
• Knowledge in CMOS image sensors is a plus
• Experience with data analysis tools (JMP, Spotfire)

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $90,500 - $140,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.

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