Senior Silicon Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior Silicon Test Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for validation and debug of new silicon, development of ATE hardware and software, device characterization across process and operating conditions, and delivering cost-effective production test solutions. Works within the Hardware Engineering team and collaborates cross-functionally on test methodologies for advanced packaging technologies.

Experience Level

Senior level. Posting indicates a senior role with a typical expectation of 3+ years of relevant hardware/silicon bring-up or high-volume manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Validate and debug newly fabricated silicon and early silicon bring-up.
• Develop ATE hardware and software for device testing and characterization.
• Characterize device performance across process corners and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test methodologies for advanced packaging technologies.
• Develop and release cost-effective production test solutions into high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

Essential skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience with common test equipment: ATE, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers.
• Experience with silicon bring-up and high-volume manufacturing (posting indicates 3+ years in related roles).
• Experience developing tests on ATE platforms and familiarity with structural test methods (Scan/ATPG, JTAG, memory BIST).
• Practical knowledge of VLSI design and semiconductor device behavior; experience with CMOS, analog, and mixed‑signal blocks (ADC, DAC, PLL, codecs) and their measurements.
• Software skills: C/C++, scripting (Perl) and data-analysis tools (JMP) for test development and automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Advantest 93K SOC test systems or similar ATE platforms.
• Experience testing CPUs and advanced package technologies.
• Design-for-test (DFT) experience.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. The posting also lists alternatives and preferences: a Master's degree (preferred) or PhD are acceptable. The posting specifies degree-to-experience alternatives (e.g., Bachelor's + ~2 years hardware engineering experience; Master's + ~1 year; PhD acceptable).