Principal Test Development Engineer
Core
Develop and optimize test programs and hardware for silicon semiconductor chips to ensure performance meets specifications before shipment.
Role type
Principal Test Development Engineer (Silicon/ATE)
Builds
Production test programs, characterization/wafer sort flows, and test hardware for high-speed digital chips.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Analog & Mixed-Signal / High-Speed Digital
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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 pattern conversion, testability review
Technologies
Advantest 93K, C/C++, Perl, Python, Linux
Responsibilities
Develop characterization, production, and wafer sort test programs on Advantest 93K tester; Create documentation for test plans and methodologies; Lead test flow optimization and yield improvement; Collaborate with design teams on testability reviews.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
