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Principal Test Engineer, Test Architecture

San Jose, CALIFORNIA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Define and drive test architecture, methodology, and innovation for analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, partnering with design and product teams to optimize testability and manufacturability.

Role type

Principal Test Architect (Analog/Mixed-Signal Semiconductor)

Builds

Mixed-signal test hardware and software solutions for wafer sort and final test

Domain

Semiconductor (Analog and Mixed-Signal ICs)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

ATE development, mixed-signal test hardware/software design, DFT strategy, new product introduction (NPI), analog/mixed-signal device testing, electrical engineering principles

Preferred skills

Analog or mixed-signal IC design experience, familiarity with digital interfaces and memory technologies

Technologies

Advantest 93K, ETS, Teradyne FLEX, Diamondx, LTX, SPEA

Responsibilities

Define test architecture and methodology; Partner with IC design and product engineering to establish DFT requirements; Architect and optimize test hardware/software solutions; Evaluate tester roadmap and process improvements; Provide technical leadership and mentorship on test strategies

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership & mentorship

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