Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Title

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Role Summary

Owner of manufacturing test activities for released products in the Kaohsiung site. Responsible for introducing and validating test programs for mass production, analyzing NPI test data, qualifying test hardware, managing hold-lot dispositions, and supporting test automation and process improvements.

Works cross-functionally with process owners, BL/PETE, and QA to ensure test readiness and product quality.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires 3+ years' experience as a Test Engineer.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Own manufacturing testing for released products and ensure test readiness for mass production.
• Introduce and validate test programs for production lines.
• Analyze NPI test data after R-gate and provide corrective feedback to BL/PETE.
• Debug, qualify and document duplicate test hardware; perform MSC (Gage R&R) analysis and produce release reports.
• Manage first-line hold-lot disposition including low-yield and QA failures.
• Define and improve testing processes, documentation, and best practices with process owners.
• Participate in or lead test automation initiatives where applicable.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications:

• 3+ years as a Test Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of software and system testing methodologies.
• Experience with Linux environments and command-line operations.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
• Experience in system, embedded, hardware, or manufacturing testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a sense of ownership for product quality.
• English communication skills: reading and writing.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.