Principal Test Engineer
Core
Develop and optimize test programs and hardware for silicon semiconductor chips to ensure performance and yield before shipment.
Role type
Senior Staff IC Test Engineer (Silicon/ATE)
Builds
Production test programs, characterization suites, and wafer sort strategies for high-speed digital chips.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Analog & Digital IC testing (via careerplan.io/jobs/2601217-principal-test-engineer-at-marvell)
Required skills
ATE testing, test methodology, silicon process, DFT/DFM, high-speed digital testing, C/C++, Perl, Python, Linux
Preferred skills
Test flow optimization, yield improvement, test time reduction, test pattern conversion
Technologies
Advantest 93K tester platform, C/C++, Perl, Python, Linux
Responsibilities
Develop characterization, production, and wafer sort test programs on the Advantest 93K tester; Create documentation for detail test plans and methodologies; Lead testability reviews with DFT/DFM teams; Convert test patterns from design simulation to ATE format; Optimize test flow for yield and time reduction.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC
