Principal Board Test Engineer
Core
Lead advanced manufacturing test strategy for complex Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) to ensure defect coverage and production quality before hardware reaches the field.
Role type
Principal Board Test Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Test architectures, evaluation criteria, and diagnostic methods for high-complexity hardware systems.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Hardware testing / AI compute infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing test for high-complexity CCAs, Electronics fundamentals, CCA manufacturing processes, JTAG 1149.x boundary scan, iJTAG, Embedded/processor-controlled functional test, Bed-of-nails MDA/ICT system architecture, Debugging board-level test systems
Preferred skills
Defining independent test methods and evaluation frameworks, Cross-functional influence with engineering and suppliers
Technologies
JTAG, iJTAG, MDA, ICT, X-ray inspection, Optical inspection
Responsibilities
Design and direct test strategies across optical inspection, X-ray inspection, in-circuit test, boundary scan, and functional test; Define methods and technical approaches to improve defect coverage and diagnostic resolution; Mentor engineers and build stronger test capability for future products
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
