Senior NPI Test Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Taiwan.

📋 Description

• Design and execute testing strategies for intricate mixed-signal SiGe products from their conception to production maturity.

• Spearhead the creation of innovative testing methodologies for high-speed SerDes, CDRs, and signal conditioning products.

• Contribute to DFT/testability requirements within IC architecture by applying established standards and leading practices.

• Develop and implement cutting-edge testing techniques for products functioning at data rates exceeding 200Gbps.

• Create reusable test intellectual property, libraries, and frameworks to expedite new product introduction (NPI) cycles across various product families.

• Conduct technical risk assessments and devise mitigation strategies to enhance test coverage and quality.

• Represent test engineering during product architecture reviews and gate meetings.

• Collaborate with IC design teams from the initial concept stage to ensure optimal test coverage and manufacturability.

• Lead test readiness reviews with stakeholders while providing strategic recommendations.

• Partner with Product Engineering to define characterization strategies and correlation methodologies.

• Engage with customer quality teams regarding test specifications and coverage requirements.

• Design and implement testing solutions that meet test time objectives for complex mixed-signal devices.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing NPI cycle time by 10-20%.

• Investigate and apply next-generation ATE capabilities and measurement techniques.

• Develop proprietary testing methods that offer a competitive edge in terms of cost and quality.

• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new test platforms, instrumentation, and methodologies.

• Assess and implement AI/ML techniques to enhance yield and optimize testing processes.

• Ensure the seamless transfer of test solutions to high-volume OSATs, achieving over 99% first-pass success.

• Drive initiatives for test cost reduction, delivering improvements year after year.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for test effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.

• Mentor junior engineers, nurturing the next generation of test leaders.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation and training materials for comprehensive test methodologies.

• Build strategic relationships with test partners to influence platform development.

• Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the test organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in semiconductor test engineering.

• At least 5 years specifically focused on mixed-signal/RF test development.

• Expert-level proficiency with the Advantest V93000 platform (SmarTest 7/8).

• Advanced programming skills in C/C++, Python, and TCL.

• Comprehensive understanding of high-speed signal integrity, jitter analysis, and bit error rate (BER) testing.

• Expertise in analog/mixed-signal design for test (DFT) techniques including BIST, scan, and boundary scan.

• Proficient in RF/microwave testing techniques beyond 40GHz.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities