Principal Test Hardware Engineer
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Principal Test Hardware Engineer
Role Summary
As a Principal Test Hardware Engineer in Central Engineering you will lead design and delivery of PCB-based test hardware and manage supplier relationships for Marvell’s test infrastructure. You will drive NPI processes, technical reviews, and align test hardware roadmaps with product requirements while coordinating with test operations and cross-functional stakeholders globally.
Experience Level
Senior - typically 10–15 years' related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5–10 years with a Master's or PhD.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include ownership of test hardware lifecycle, supplier optimization, and cross-team coordination.
- Lead Test Hardware NPI: development, procurement, delivery, and validation.
- Define and maintain test hardware technology roadmaps and conduct technical reviews.
- Evaluate and select optimal technical and commercial test hardware solutions.
- Manage supplier relationships, cost optimization, and procurement coordination.
- Support design, development, and manufacturing processes for probe cards, sockets, load boards, change kits, and related hardware.
- Coordinate with internal customers and global Test Operations teams on requirements, schedules, and status.
- Drive projects to timely completion and provide technical leadership across time zones.
Requirements
Essential skills, experience, and behaviors for successful performance.
- Strong knowledge of test hardware development and manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing, developing, and supporting test hardware and probe technology.
- Experience with automated IC test equipment: ATE, wafer probers, and auto test handlers.
- Proven ability to manage suppliers and work with procurement to optimize spending.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Preferred: technical program management experience and hands-on experience with probe cards, sockets, load boards, and change kits.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 10–15 years of related professional experience; OR Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 5–10 years of experience.
About the Company
Company: Marvell Technology
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.
