Chip Production Test Engineer
Company | Espace |
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Location | Saratoga, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in semiconductor test engineering, preferably with ATE systems like Advantest V93000 (Verigy 93K)
- Proficient in test program development, debugging, and optimization for ATE platforms
- Solid understanding of digital, analog, or mixed-signal test methodologies
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Python, Excel, custom scripts) for yield and failure analysis
- Strong grasp of semiconductor device behavior and production test flow requirements
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and QA teams
- Self-driven with strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain ATE test programs for production testing on Verigy 93K or equivalent test platforms
- Collaborate with design and characterization teams to define pass/fail criteria and test limits based on silicon behavior and performance
- Bring-up and validate initial production test programs in both engineering and production environments
- Work directly on the test floor, overseeing and troubleshooting test execution, and ensuring smooth operation during high-volume production
- Analyze test data using statistical methods (e.g., yield analysis, parametric trends, failure correlation) to identify root causes of failures and performance issues
- Provide feedback to design, DFT, and product engineering teams for continuous improvement of test coverage, performance, and yield
- Drive test time reduction, cost optimization, and quality enhancements for production test flows
- Support NPI (New Product Introduction) by interfacing with operations, product and quality teams
- Participate in cross-functional reviews to assess and refine test strategy and production readiness
- Ensure adherence to industry and internal quality standards and support audits and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field