Failure Analysis Hardware Validation Engineer
Core
Validate electrical test hardware and test patterns for NXP product analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Role type
Hardware Validation Engineer (Test Engineering)
Builds
Validated test hardware, test patterns, and board designs for product failure analysis
Domain
Semiconductor testing and failure analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (test hardware validation)
Required skills
Hardware validation methodologies, debugging test patterns, ATE testing, troubleshooting test hardware, circuit analysis (schematics/layouts), scripting (Python/C++/Java/NI LabVIEW/Linux Shell), communication protocols (JTAG/SPI/I2C), OS (Windows/Linux)
Preferred skills
Test method development, tester characterization, hardware/layout viewing tools (Allegro/TinyCAD), test program execution, scan testing, memory testing (BIST/bitmapping)
Technologies
Advantest Exascale (SMT8), Cohu Diamond 10 (ITE), oscilloscopes, high-voltage supplies, Allegro PCB Editor Viewer, TinyCAD, NI LabVIEW, Python, C++, Java, Linux Shell, JTAG, SPI, I2C
Responsibilities
Validate electrical test hardware for accuracy and reliability, ensure test patterns and board designs meet standards, troubleshoot hardware and setup issues, document validation results in reports, collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware release
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
