Test Engineer

118-WW TMG MFG OPS; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

118-WW TMG MFG OPS is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to drive development and optimization of ATE-based test programs for mixed-signal devices in a high-growth market. You will collaborate with design and production teams to define tests, develop hardware interfaces, and correlate silicon results with bench data.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong ATE knowledge (Teradyne Eagle preferred), and proficiency in test program/hardware development for yield improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• ATE experience on Teradyne Eagle or equivalent analog ATE.
• Characterization test program and hardware development experience.
• Production test program and hardware development experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of electronic devices and circuits, and Analog test techniques.
• Data analysis skills using Spotfire, dataPower or equivalent tool based on STDF.
• Experienced with lab equipment such as scopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, and loads.
• Experience with yield improvement and test time reduction.
• Strong understanding of the IC product development process from concept to volume production.

Responsibilities

• Work with design team to understand design specifications.
• Generate test plan, create test and char program, design ATE hardware interface boards.
• Debug characterizing silicon on ATE, correlate results with bench data.
• Analyze silicon results, supporting failure analysis tasks.
• Perform statistical analysis of yield fallout, debug and fix yield issues; optimize test time.
• Work with production team to release products to volume production.
• Test strategy definition and implementation for new Low Dropout Linear Regulator products.
• ATE test hardware and software.
• Silicon qualification & characterization including qual hardware development.
• Comprehensive device debugging, design validation and failure analysis.
• Drive for robust and cost effective test solutions while being accountable for product quality.

Skills

ATE experience

Characterization tests

Data analysis

Lab equipment

Yield improvement

IC development process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teradyne Eagle

iFlex

LTX

VLCT

Job description

Change the world. Love your job.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that drives testing of highly integrated multi-rail power management devices going into markets with significant growth potential. The ideal candidate would have a background that includes probe and final test development of complex mixed signal circuits.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with design team to understand design specifications
• Generate test plan, create test and char program, design ATE hardware interface boards
• Debug characterizing silicon on ATE, correlate results with bench data
• Analyze silicon results, supporting failure analysis tasks
• Perform statistical analysis of yield fallout, debug and fix yield issues; optimize test time
• Work with production team to release products to volume production
• Test strategy definition and implementation for new Low Dropout Linear Regulator products
• ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) test hardware and software
• Silicon qualification & characterization including qual hardware development
• Comprehensive device debugging, design validation and failure analysis
• Drive for robust and cost effective test solutions while being accountable for product quality

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• ATE experience on Teradyne Eagle or equivalent analog ATE (iFlex, LTX, VLCT), although Eagle experience is preferred and is a differentiator
• Characterization test program and hardware development experience, Production test program and hardware development experience
• Strong technical knowledge of electronic devices and circuits, and Analog test techniques
• Data analysis skills using Spotfire, dataPower or equivalent tool based on STDF
• Experienced with various lab equipment such as scopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, loads etc.
• Experience with product engineering activities such as yield improvement and test time reduction
• Strong understanding of the IC product development process, from concept to volume production

Preferred qualifications:

• Mixed signal test techniques and experience with developing mixed-signal tests on TI roadmap testers
• Experienced with test program and hardware offload to TI offshore manufacturing sites
• Proficiency in programming/scripting in C++, Python, C#
• Revision control tools experience : Subversion, Git
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results