Staff ATE Test Engineer

Job Title

Staff ATE Test Engineer

Role Summary

Own and drive CP/FT test solution development, NPI bring-up, and high-volume manufacturing support for analog and mixed-signal IC products. The role provides end-to-end technical ownership of test architecture, ATE software and hardware, yield and quality performance, and test cost optimization across the product lifecycle.

Work closely with Design, Product Engineering, Packaging, and Quality teams; occasional travel (~10%).

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 3+ years of ATE test development experience in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include test program development, hardware coordination, manufacturing support, and cross-functional leadership.

• Define and own CP/FT test strategies balancing coverage, quality, test time, and cost.
• Develop, debug, and optimize ATE test programs on platforms such as Teradyne ETS, Teradyne UltraFLEX, SPEA, and NI STS (PXI).
• Establish test methodologies for precision analog, ADC/DAC, DSP and power management ICs.
• Lead or review ATE hardware solutions (load boards, probe cards) and manage supplier technical reviews through mass production.
• Lead NPI test bring-up and ensure smooth transition to volume manufacturing; support reliability tests (e.g., HTOL) and CHAR activities.
• Monitor production data to identify yield degradation, test escapes, and correlation issues; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Continuously optimize test time, hardware cost, and test limits; participate in cost-down initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain clear, structured test documentation and reuse strategies.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience.

• 3+ years of ATE test development experience in the semiconductor industry supporting NPI and high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major ATE platform: Teradyne ETS, Teradyne UltraFLEX, or NI STS (PXI-based).
• Strong understanding of precision analog measurement, ADC/DAC testing, and power-management IC test principles.
• Proficiency in test development languages such as C, C++, or VB.
• Experience debugging yield, quality, and test coverage issues; ability to perform data-driven root-cause analysis.
• Ability to design structured, scalable, and maintainable test software and test flows.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with analog or mixed-signal IC testing and ATE test hardware design (especially load boards).
• Familiarity with Cadence or other EDA tools.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and Failure Analysis (FA).
• Experience acting as a technical lead and strong English technical documentation skills.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or above in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Automation, or a related discipline.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.