Sr. Principal Test Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Principal Test Engineer

Role Summary

Lead test engineering for Marvell analog and SiPho products across NPI, qualification, characterization and high-volume manufacturing. Own test solutions including software, ATE/bench instrumentation, test fixtures, probe hardware and sockets, and coordinate with Design, Product Engineering, Operations and global OSAT partners.

Role includes driving test-time reduction, yield improvement, automation and reliable manufacturing test processes. This role may require eligibility to access export-controlled technology.

Experience Level

Senior - typically 10+ years experience in RF/Mixed-Signal/SiPho IC test engineering, including NPI and volume production support.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include leading test development, automation, and manufacturing support.

• Lead test development through all NPI phases: silicon bring-up, product sampling, qualification, characterization and transfer to OSATs for volume manufacturing.
• Design and own test solutions: tester software, tester equipment, PXI/ATE integration, PCBs, mechanical fixturing, probe hardware and sockets.
• Drive test-time reduction, yield improvement and increased test coverage in partnership with Product and Design engineering.
• Implement robust, automated test processes and ensure test station availability to meet production schedules.
• Provide timely engineering support for customer returns and work with Quality engineering; manage subcontractor/OSAT test development globally.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience to perform the role; nice-to-have items listed separately.

• Must-have: 10+ years of RF/Mixed-Signal/SiPho IC test engineering experience focused on hardware and software test development, yield improvement and manufacturing process improvements.
• Proven experience with semiconductor test automation using bench instruments (GPIB/Ethernet), PXI instrumentation, or standard ATE testers (Advantest, Teradyne).
• Programming and automation skills in one or more of: Python, C, CVI, LabVIEW.
• Strong familiarity with RF/microwave test bench equipment such as network analyzers, sampling oscilloscopes, power supplies and power meters.
• Experience driving test station availability and working with Operations/Planning to meet delivery commitments; experience managing OSAT partners.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on wafer sort and handler experience for analog devices (up to 67 GHz), understanding of TIA/Driver characterization, de-embedding techniques, and experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and 2D/3D CAD for test-fixture design review.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master of Science or Bachelor of Science in EE or related). The posting specifies degree in EE or related field and a proven track record of test development for high-speed RF products that have moved into volume production.

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.