Principal Test Engineer
Core
Drive test strategy, lead complex failure investigations, and elevate technical capabilities in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Principal Test Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Test strategies, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives for semiconductor product lines.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing (storage/memory)
Required skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis (8D, FMEA, Fishbone, Fault Tree), Data analysis (Minitab, JMP, Python), Automated Test Equipment (ATE) expertise, Test automation scripting, Cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI/ML deployment in manufacturing, ATE platforms (Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight), NPI test readiness, Design-for-Testability (DFT), Storage/memory product test environments
Technologies
Minitab, JMP, Python, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight
Responsibilities
Define and drive comprehensive test strategies; Lead structured root cause analysis for complex test failures; Develop and apply advanced data analysis techniques; Collaborate with process, hardware, and quality teams; Champion continuous improvement in test methodology; Evaluate and optimize automated test equipment; Translate technical findings into actionable insights; Identify capability gaps and facilitate knowledge-sharing programs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
