Senior ATE Test Engineer (f/m/d)

Job Title

Senior ATE Test Engineer (f/m/d)

Role Summary

Own bring-up and operation of high-volume 300 mm wafer ATE test infrastructure for electronic-photonic integrated circuits. Work with test engineering, process, design, and manufacturing teams to move characterization methods into production and support yield, reliability, and failure analysis.

Experience Level

Senior - minimum 5 years of hands-on ATE and wafer test experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Set up, qualify, calibrate, and maintain ATE test cells for high-volume wafer testing.
• Develop, debug, and optimize automated test programs for DC, RF, optical, and electro-optical device characterization.
• Specify, qualify, and integrate probe cards and related interface hardware with vendors.
• Collect and analyze wafer-level data to determine pass/fail, support yield monitoring, SPC, and failure analysis.
• Transfer laboratory characterization methods into production test protocols and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on measurement plans, DFT implementation, and test throughput optimization.
• Support supplier qualification, vendor evaluation, and incoming material characterization.
• Create test documentation and training materials that meet industry and customer quality expectations.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills.

• Must-have: At least five years of hands-on experience setting up and operating ATE systems, including wafer probers and probe card specification/qualification/integration.
• Must-have: Strong programming skills in Java and Python for test automation, instrument control, and automated data collection.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with electrical, optical, and electro-optical measurements on EIC and PIC devices; RF or high-speed testing is a plus.
• Must-have: Practical knowledge of design-for-test (DFT) methodologies and experience transferring lab test methods into production.
• Must-have: Proficiency in data processing, statistical analysis, visualization (Python/Java/LabVIEW), and applying SPC for yield and process monitoring.
• Must-have: Experience with supplier management, vendor qualification, and incoming material characterization.
• Nice-to-have: Advanced knowledge of optoelectronic device physics, graphene-based devices, photonic component qualification, reliability testing standards, or packaging testing.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in fast-paced startups or semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

About the Company

Company: Black Semiconductor

Headquarters: Aachen, Germany

Black Semiconductor is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry with innovative graphene solutions that enhance chip connectivity and efficiency. By merging electronic computing and photonic communication, the company aims to reshape how chips interact, driving significant advancements in power and speed. Their human-centered approach fosters collaboration and continuous learning, making it a dynamic place for professionals to grow and make an impact.