About the role
AI summarisedWe are seeking a Senior Test Development Engineer to take technical ownership of ATE test solutions for RF / PMIC semiconductor products, driving the process from New Product Introduction (NPI) through High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). This role requires strong hands-on capability to drive test strategy, resolve complex manufacturing issues, and influence cross-functional decisions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end ATE test development, including test hardware development, DFT, software development, and continuous optimization.
- Develop, debug, and maintain test programs on ATE platforms such as DMDX, ETS88.
- Define and optimize test coverage and test time to meet quality and cost targets.
- Serve as a technical escalation point for yield loss, test escapes, and system-level failures.
- Perform deep root cause analysis across tester, handler, probe card, and device interactions.
- Lead yield improvement, test time reduction, and capacity optimization initiatives in HVM.
- Debug and support test hardware including probe cards, sockets, load boards, and handler interfaces.
- Collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and Process teams to resolve product-wide issues.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test development or product/test engineering.
- Strong experience with ATE test execution, development, and debugging.
- Solid understanding of RF / mixed-signal / PMIC test fundamentals.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting (C/C++, Python, Perl, VBA preferred).
- Experience working in Windows and Linux environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
- Knowledge of PCB / load board / probe card design, including tools like Altium or Cadence.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.