ATD QEV Product Engineer
Core
Develop characterization and test plans, design ATE test hardware/software, and perform silicon validation and failure analysis for custom mixed-signal ICs to support early process technology node development.
Role type
Product Engineer (Advanced Technology Development)
Builds
ATE test hardware, software, and evaluation circuits for analog and mixed-signal prototypes
Domain
Semiconductor R&D, Mixed-signal ICs, Process Technology Qualification
Required skills
IC circuit debugging, design & process validation, failure analysis, ATE test hardware design, PCB layout, HTOL evaluation circuit design, silicon characterization, C/C++/Python programming, statistical data analysis
Preferred skills
Understanding of electrical components (BJT, FET, OpAmp, ADC, DAC), lab equipment operation (curve tracers, oscilloscopes), bench testing of mixed-signal circuits, statistics for yield prediction
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, C, C++, Python
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Process and BU stakeholders to develop characterization and test plans; Design Probe and Package ATE test hardware using Cadence Allegro; Design HTOL evaluation application circuits and generate programs for reliability stress testing; Perform silicon validation and characterization testing; Conduct comprehensive IC circuit debugging and failure analysis; Work with Failure Analysis group to determine root causes of reliability failures
Seniority
Entry-level (New college graduate)