Test Engineer

X-FAB; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

X-FAB in Lubbock, TX seeks an experienced Test Engineer to generate and maintain parametric/functional test programs. You will characterize tests, correlate results across wafer fabs, and assist production to ensure smooth material flow in the test area.

Responsibilities include setup of probers, test program validation, and collaboration with engineering teams. Strong device physics knowledge and programming skills in C++/C# are required; Linux/Windows environments are used daily.

Qualifications

• Experience generating and maintaining test programs for parametric and functional test.
• Ability to validate tests and correlate to functional tests.
• Setup of new devices on probers and characterization work requests.
• Understanding of semiconductor processes and device physics.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain test programs for parametric and functional test.
• Characterize tests and correlate with sister/customer wafer fabs.
• Assist manufacturing and engineering to ensure smooth material flow through test area.
• Validate tests and correlate to functional tests using automated and manual equipment.
• Setup of new devices on probers and support characterization work requests.
• Maintain and troubleshoot probe cards and test equipment.
• Interface with test equipment vendors and support teams.
• Support data collection and distribution of results.

Skills

C++

C#

cshell scripting

Linux

communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, EET, Physics, CS or CE

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: TX - Lubbock, TX 79415
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Engineering
• JOB TITLE: Test Engineer

Functions / Duties

Generate and maintain test programs for parametric and functional test. Characterize tests and maintain correlation with sister /customer waferfabs. Assist manufacturing and engineering to ensure the smooth flow of material through the test area. Validate tests and correlate to functional tests by the use of automated and manual test equipment. Validate new test programs. Setup of new devices on probers. Setup of work requests in support of device characterization. Setup and general maintenance of probe cards.

Responsibilities

• Test equipment modification and support with R&M
• Interface with local and remote / customer product engineering
• Interface with Photo on device layout and setup
• Test correlation between sites
• Support to Integration Engineers on characterization tests
• Program maintenance and control
• Smooth flow of material through test
• Interface with test equipment vendors and support equipment vendors
• Wafermap support for functional test
• Functional test installation and debug
• Support Test Data and Distribution of data

Current Skills / Competencies

• Curve tracer and oscilloscope experience
• Understanding of parametric test structures preferred
• Strong Device Physics or Semiconductor Physics knowledge preferred
• Programming experience required
• Predominately C++, C# and csh script.
• Linux and Windows environment
• Data base management and understanding
• Hardware troubleshooting and repair skills
• Project management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven team worker & self-starter
• Flexibility (work schedules may vary)
• Good problem solving & decision making skills.
• Good understanding of semiconductor processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Current B.S./M.S. degree in EE, EET, Physics, Computer Science or Computer engineering.