Principal Test Engineer

Job Title

Principal Test Engineer

Role Summary

Lead development and deployment of production-ready Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions for high-performance automotive processors, from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

Work with global design, product engineering, quality and manufacturing partners to define test strategy, validate first silicon, optimize yield, and support lifecycle production.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Principal).

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include designing and delivering ATE solutions and supporting production test and validation.

• Develop test plans and write test programs for on-chip IP and system-level verification.
• Design ATE loadboards and hardware for multi-gigahertz testing.
• Perform PVT characterization, first-silicon bring-up, and IC qualification activities.
• Analyze yield data and run design of experiments (DOE) to reduce test time and manufacturing cost.
• Collaborate with analog/digital design teams, product engineering, QA, and OSATs (offshore assembly/test subcontractors).
• Manage production release activities, define test limits, and support customer returns and field issues.

Requirements

Key skills and experience expected for the role.

• Must-have: Proven experience developing ATE test plans and test programs for complex processors or SoCs.
• Must-have: Hands-on hardware design experience for ATE loadboards targeting multi-GHz signal paths.
• Must-have: Experience with silicon bring-up, PVT characterization, and IC qualification in production environments.
• Must-have: Ability to analyze statistical yield data and apply DOE to improve throughput and reduce test cost.
• Must-have: Experience working with cross-functional teams and external OSAT/test contractors.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience with automotive-grade semiconductor test requirements and high-volume manufacturing.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.