Test Engineer | HSAMPS

Texas Instruments; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced test engineer to join our team developing and optimizing ATE-based test solutions for high-speed mixed-signal ICs. You will collaborate with design and production to translate specifications into test plans, hardware interfaces, and robust characterization workflows.

The ideal candidate has hands-on ATE experience (Teradyne Eagle, Advantest Exascale or equivalent), strong data analysis skills, and a solid understanding of IC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• ATE experience on Teradyne Eagle, Advantest Exascale, or equivalent analog ATE (iFlex, LTX, VLCT).
• Characterization test program and hardware development experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic devices and analog test techniques.
• Data analysis skills using Spotfire, DataPower or equivalent tool based on STDF.
• Experience with lab equipment such as scopes, power supplies, source meters, 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 and characterize 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.
• Define and implement test strategy for new products.
• Develop ATE hardware and software.
• Support silicon qualification & characterization including qual hardware development.
• Perform comprehensive device debugging, design validation and failure analysis.
• Drive for robust and cost-effective test solutions while being accountable for product quality.

Skills

ATE test experience

Analog test techniques

Data analysis

Lab equipment familiarity

Yield improvement

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teradyne Eagle

Advantest Exascale

iFlex

LTX

VLCT

Git

Job description

Change the world. Love your job.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that drives testing of integrated, high-speed, high-performance analog 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 (Automatic Test Equipment) hardware interface boards

• Debug and characterize 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

• Define and implement test strategy for new products

• Develop ATE hardware and software

• Support silicon qualification & characterization including qual hardware development

• Perform comprehensive device debugging, design validation and failure analysis

• Drive for robust and cost-effective test solutions while being accountable for product quality

Why TI?

• The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.

• Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/our-culture) .

• At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/benefits) .

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

• 3 years of relevant experience

• ATE experience on Teradyne Eagle, Advantest Exascale, or equivalent analog ATE (iFlex, LTX, VLCT), although Eagle and Exascale 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, source meters, 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++, Java, Python, C#

• Proficiency in statistical analysis of test data

• Revision control tools experience: 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

ECL/GTC Required: Yes