About the role
AI summarisedThe Senior Staff Thermal/Mechanical Test Operations Engineer designs and implements thermal control solutions for IC test equipment, manages test hardware development and transfer, and leads projects to improve manufacturing and testing processes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement thermal control that pertains to IC test equipment
- Design and implement systems/processes to efficiently manufacture and test products
- Project management of test hardware initiatives
- Source and validate new test hardware including change kits, load boards, and sockets
- Identify and solve thermal‑related challenges on new test equipment and systems
- Support test hardware transfer from the US to Asia OSATs
- Assess socket and load board designs for improvement opportunities
- Manage day‑to‑day test hardware operations, including performance monitoring and inventory
- Participate in new product hardware development and releases
- Collaborate with hardware design teams on new product hardware design and implementation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in test hardware
- Strong thermal control and mechanical engineering background
- Solid knowledge of physics, mathematics, and mechanical principles
- Experience designing, developing, and installing thermal control components for IC test equipment
- Experience with automated IC test equipment (e.g., test handlers, system‑level test, thermal systems) preferred
- Familiarity with test hardware such as probe cards, sockets, load boards, and change kits is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with groups and vendors
- Self‑driven and able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to thrive in a multi‑tasking, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
- Proven ability to drive projects to efficient and timely completion
- Effective communication with hardware test operations teams in the US, Singapore, and Taiwan