Experienced Test Development Engineer

Job Title

Experienced Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop test hardware and test programs for mixed-signal analog ICs, characterize silicon on automatic test equipment (ATE), and support transition of products from development into volume production. The role works with design, production, and failure-analysis teams to improve yield, reduce test time, and ensure product quality.

Experience Level

Mid-level (minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities involve ATE hardware and software development, device characterization, and production support.

• Design ATE hardware interface boards and develop associated test software/programs.
• Create test plans and characterization programs; implement test and characterization solutions.
• Debug and characterize silicon on ATE and correlate results with bench measurements.
• Perform statistical analysis of yield fallout, identify root causes, and implement fixes to improve yield.
• Optimize test time and drive cost-effective, robust test solutions.
• Work with production teams to release products to volume production; support device validation and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, FA) to meet product quality and schedule targets.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in test development or product engineering.
• Hands-on ATE experience (Teradyne Eagle or equivalent analog ATE such as Flex, LTX, V93K); experience on multiple tester platforms is a plus.
• Practical experience in ATE hardware development and test program development.
• Strong technical knowledge of electronic devices, circuits, layout processes, and analog test techniques.
• Data analysis skills using Spotfire, dataPower or equivalent STDF-based statistical tools.
• Experience with yield improvement, test time reduction, and the IC product development lifecycle through volume production.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Mixed-signal test technique experience and developing mixed-signal tests on TI roadmap testers.
• Experience offloading test programs and hardware to offshore manufacturing sites.
• Programming/scripting skills: C++, Python, C#, VBA.
• Experience in device characterization, failure analysis, and advanced statistical methods for yield analysis.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering (required).

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.