Principal Test Development Engineer

Job Title

Principal Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Senior technical leader on the Precision Signal Chain Back-End Measurement Team responsible for defining and executing test strategies for precision mixed-signal products from concept through high-volume production.

Lead development of probe and final-test solutions, drive manufacturability and quality improvements, and collaborate across Design, Evaluation, Product Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal). Typical guidance: 12+ years of semiconductor industry experience in test development.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and execute test strategies for complex precision analog and mixed-signal products from concept to production release.
• Develop probe and final-test solutions on advanced mixed-signal ATE platforms with a focus on cost-effectiveness and manufacturability.
• Establish robust test methodologies, production test limits, release criteria and characterization strategies using statistical analysis and capability studies.
• Influence design-for-test, testability and production test strategies through collaboration with Design and Evaluation teams.
• Drive product quality, yield improvement and production readiness across global manufacturing sites and support transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead technical reviews, identify development risks, and implement mitigation plans across multiple projects.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership to advance reusable test frameworks and engineering best practices across the organisation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex measurement and test challenges affecting product execution.
• Occasional travel to development sites, manufacturing locations and customer facilities (typically up to 10%).

Requirements

Must-have:

• Typically 12+ years of semiconductor industry experience with significant semiconductor test development background.
• Strong ATE development experience on Teradyne, Advantest, NI STS or equivalent mixed-signal test platforms.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence decision-making across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor product development including characterization, qualification, production test strategy, manufacturing release and yield improvement.
• Strong knowledge of precision analog and mixed-signal circuits, measurement techniques and bench instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical, communication and technical leadership skills; data-driven problem solving.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% as required.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing production test solutions for ADCs, DACs, amplifiers, references or power management devices.
• Familiarity with DFT methodologies, simulation-based test development, virtual ATE environments or pre-silicon test verification.
• Experience with mixed-signal hardware development including load boards, evaluation systems, PCB design and CAD/simulation tools.
• Experience correlating bench, evaluation and ATE measurement environments for robust characterization and production readiness.
• Software development experience in C/C++, Visual Basic or LabVIEW within test and measurement environments.
• Demonstrated technical leadership through mentoring, project leadership or development of engineering methodologies.

Education Requirements

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.