Test Engineer - Wide Vin Buck

Socket.dev; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team focused on test development for complex mixed-signal devices. You will work with design to craft test plans, develop ATE software/hardware interfaces, and debug silicon to improve yield and time-to-market.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of test engineering experience, hands-on ATE development, and strong analytic/problem-solving skills. This role is on-site in Chandler with TI benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Electrical Systems engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of test engineering experience.
• ATE development experience on ETS364 and ETS800 platforms.
• Characterization and production test hardware development experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic devices, circuits and analog test techniques.
• Experience with lab equipment (scopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, loads).
• Experience with yield improvement and test-time reduction.
• Understanding of IC product development from concept to volume production.

Responsibilities

• Work with design team to understand design specs and create test plans.
• Develop test and character programs; design ATE hardware interface boards.
• Debug silicon on ATE and correlate results with bench data.
• Analyze silicon results and support failure analysis.
• Perform yield analytics and drive test-time reductions.
• Collaborate with production to release products to volume production.
• Define and implement test strategies for new DCDC products.
• Maintain robust, cost-effective test solutions ensuring product quality.

Skills

Test planning

Debug/characterization

Yield analysis

Analog test techniques

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

C++

Python

C#

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 DCDC converter 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

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Systems or related Engineering degree
• 3+ years of relevant Test Engineering experience
• ATE development experience on ETS364 and ETS800 platforms
• 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
• 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:

• Experience/Knowledge in developing test systems for power topologies
• Experienced with test program and hardware offload to TI offshore manufacturing sites
• Proficiency in programming/scripting in C++, Python, C#
• 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

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

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.

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