Product Development Test Engineer, Staff (Automotive)

Job Title

Product Development Test Engineer, Staff (Automotive)

Role Summary

Responsible for improving yield and device performance of automotive SoCs during production ramp and high-volume manufacturing. Works within Hardware Engineering / Product & Test Engineering to debug test programs, validate test equipment, and drive yield improvements across foundry, assembly and test partners.

Experience Level

Senior level. Role expects experienced engineers (typical hands-on ATE/test experience 6+ years) with leadership of cross-functional debug and yield resolution activities.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include production ramp support, test development, and cross-organizational collaboration.

• Analyze yield, process, diagnostic, and test data to identify root causes and drive baseline yield improvements.
• Support lot disposition, provide yield outlooks, and report impacts to product planning and cost analysis.
• Validate and debug test programs, probe cards, load boards and tester setups for release into mass production.
• Work with wafer foundries, assembly/test houses and internal PTE teams to isolate defects and operational issues.
• Lead task forces and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve yield excursions and production issues.
• Interface with suppliers and test houses on process qualification and tester/performance validation across process and operating conditions.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes followed by preferred experience.

• 6+ years experience with ATE test platforms; familiarity with Advantest 93K required.
• Solid understanding of VLSI test techniques and semiconductor test methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog functional blocks and electronic circuits.
• Practical data analysis skills to interpret test and yield data.
• Strong English communication skills, proactive attitude, ability to handle new challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with external foundries, assembly and test houses and manage vendor interactions.

• Nice-to-have: design-for-test/DFM/DOE knowledge, reliability/quality concepts, foundry and failure-analysis familiarity, experience with yield management software (e.g. O+ or exensio), understanding of test-house supply chain and KPIs, automotive experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field plus 4+ years hardware-engineering experience; OR Master's degree in the same fields plus 3+ years experience; OR PhD in the same fields plus 2+ years experience. (Degree and associated years-of-experience equivalencies were specified in the posting.)

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.