Test Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, LLC in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Test Development Engineer to provide technical and sustaining support for parametric and functional test equipment. You will program automated test equipment and ensure wafer fabrication processes meet specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or physics, 5+ years in semiconductor testing, and proficiency in C under Linux or Windows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related microelectronics field with 5+ years in semiconductor testing.
• Proficient in C programming in Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience with DOE and SPC, data analysis tools.
• Strong problem solving, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with automatic parametric test or reliability test systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review testing specifications against hardware capability.
• Review device specs for testability.
• Code test programs to specifications using C.
• Debug test programs and hardware; troubleshoot devices with test-ware.
• Support early process development and production transitions.
• Document enhancements for productivity and accuracy; trace failures with statistical tools.

Skills

C programming

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/Physics/related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Linux

Windows

Excel

MATLAB

JMP

Job description

## Test Development EngineerApply: Bloomington, MN, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R3811This position will provide technical and sustaining engineering support in the parametric and functional test. Program automated test equipment to determine if the wafer fabrication process is in compliance. Recommends and helps to implement equipment and test program modifications to improve production efficiencies, testing integrity and production yields for existing products. Develops and conducts statistical analysis such as design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC) targeting area and possibly root cause of failure for yield loss and improving quality. Interacts with product and process engineering personnel to ensure that parametric test specs and results are accurate.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Review testing specifications and compare them to the hardware capability.* Review device specifications and look for testability.* Code the test program to those specifications, using various computer programming languages (mostly C).* Checkout and debug the program and hardware.* Checkout and debug the devices with the test-wares. Use device knowledge to understand the interaction between the test-ware and device to aid in the debug and test improvement tasks.* Support early process development and adjust as the process moves to production.* Support production, including training, documenting, adding enhancements for productivity and accuracy, troubleshooting yield issues, use statistical software tools to trace failures to a Fab processing area and communicate findings.* Write code for better troubleshooting and verification of the testers being used. Help the maintenance organization be more effective.* Maintain standards and Gauge R&R for automated test equipment**REQUIREMENTS:*** Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, and characterization techniques.* Proficient in programming using C language in Linux or Windows environment* Experience using data handling tools: Excel, JMP, MATLAB, etc.* Problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills.* Experience using automatic parametric test or reliability test system is a plus.* Semiconductor CAD tool experience is a plus.Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other microelectronics engineering related fields and 5+ years’ job experience in semiconductor tests is required. Master’s degree is preferredPlease note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements.**What We Offer****Salary**: The estimated base salary range for the position is $100,000-$130,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.**Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation**: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.