Principal Test Engineer
Core
Define and deliver robust, cost-effective production test solutions for new semiconductor products from concept through mass production and sustaining support.
Role type
Principal Test Engineer (Semiconductor ATE)
Builds
Production test strategies, ATE test programs, test hardware (loadboards, probe cards, fixtures), and qualified test software/hardware for OSAT manufacturing.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Analog & Digital IC testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production test solutions & hardware
Required skills
ATE test strategy definition, DFT/DFM input, test hardware development, ATE programming, test coverage analysis, yield management, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Teradyne J750HD or Advantest V93000, SoC/MCU product testing, data analysis with JMP/Python
Technologies
Teradyne J750HD, Advantest V93000, JMP, Python, PDF Exensio
Responsibilities
Define production test strategy and manufacturing test flow; Lead test hardware requirements and development; Develop and review ATE test programs and production patterns; Execute ATE characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions; Drive production ramp readiness reviews and close test-related release risks; Support customer-return and RMA investigations by reproducing failures.
Seniority
Principal, strategic ownership & technical leadership
