Develop characterization test plans using established methodologies targeted on chip IP functions and features.
- Execute characterization of target chip IP features using wafer-level ATE, package-level ATE, and package-level bench platforms across process, temperature, and voltage conditions.
- Identify and analyze to root cause product marginalities, communicating and coordinating root cause closure to appropriate cross-functional team (eg.
Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, etc.)
- Design and implement test circuits using FPGA fabric and embedded IP.
- Develop bench automation and data collection scripts and programs.
- Design and develop ATE and bench HW.
- Drive all product issues to resolution.
- Plan and execute testing of samples (ie.
AS, ES), ensuring timely delivery of tested samples to internal and external customers.
- Analyze and report out on test yield and test time.
**Requirements**:
- 2-3+ years individual contributor in Product or Test Engineering
- BS degree (ECE, CoE, EE, Physics)
- Good working knowledge of semiconductor devices and test methodologies
- Experience in ATE test program development and integration an advantage, Nextest Magnum 1 or Magnum 2 preferred
- Experience in hardware development (loadboard, probecard, bench board) an advantage
- Experience in IC characterization and/or failure analysis using various bench tools (i.e.
Oscilloscope, Pattern Generators, Data Timing Generator, Multimeters, etc)
- Experience with WAT/etest, wafer sort, package assembly, final test (i.e.
full backend IC process)
- Experience in Programmable Logic is an advantage
- Experience in RTL Design, Design Verification an advantage
- Knowledge in test, DFT methodologies (ie.
scan, BIST), and fault grade methodologies an advantage
- Knowledge in Hardware Description Language such as Verilog or VHDL an advantage
- Knowledge in programming languages (ie.
Python, C++)
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control an advantage
- Experience in the use statistical analysis SW (ie.
SAS JMP, R) an advantage.
- Knowledge in Yield Analysis an advantage
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple groups and across cultures
- Good analytical and problem solving abilities
- Strong Windows, Unix, and MS Office skills
- Curious with strong self-motivation to learn and explore
**Experience**: Required
- 2 - 3 years: Product or Test Engineering
**Education**: Required
- Bachelors of Engineering or better in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field