Bench Test Lead Engineer

Job Title

Bench Test Lead Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and maintain laboratory-based validation and characterization solutions for semiconductor devices and IP. Lead bench-level electrical validation, measurement automation, data analysis, and silicon debug activities.

The role partners with design, product, and ATE teams across multiple sites to define validation methodologies, correlate bench and ATE results, and improve lab infrastructure and automation.

Experience Level

Senior (lead-level). Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include bench validation, automation, measurement, and cross-team collaboration.

• Develop and execute bench-level validation and characterization plans for semiconductor devices and IP.
• Design, automate, and maintain measurement setups using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Perform electrical characterization with oscilloscopes, SMUs, AWGs, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Develop scripts and data-processing frameworks to collect, analyze, and visualize measurement results.
• Investigate and debug silicon issues; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with design teams.
• Correlate bench measurements with ATE test results to ensure performance and test coverage.
• Define validation methodologies, test procedures, and characterization plans with product and design engineering.
• Document test setups, measurement procedures, results, and technical conclusions.
• Ensure measurement accuracy, repeatability, and data integrity.
• Support silicon bring-up, early product validation, and continuous improvement of lab infrastructure and automation frameworks.

Requirements

Core technical and interpersonal requirements. Education details are listed separately below.

• Must-have: Strong understanding of electronics and measurement techniques.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, SMUs, signal generators, AWGs, power supplies).
• Must-have: Programming experience in Python and/or LabVIEW for automation and data processing.
• Must-have: Data analysis and debugging capabilities; ability to correlate measurements with ATE results.
• Must-have: Ability to work in multicultural, cross-site teams and communicate technical results clearly; good English proficiency.
• Nice-to-have: Semiconductor device characterization experience and knowledge of mixed-signal or high-speed measurements.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with automation frameworks, data acquisition systems, ATE correlation, and basic IC design/semiconductor process knowledge.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics, or a related technical field (as stated in the posting).

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.