Test Manufacturing Engineer, Senior to Staff (Kaohsiung or Hsinchu)
QualcommJob Title
Test Manufacturing Engineer, Senior to Staff (Kaohsiung or Hsinchu)
Role Summary
Senior-level manufacturing test engineer responsible for executing and improving semiconductor production test in high-volume environments. The role focuses on test execution, yield improvement, production troubleshooting, supplier coordination, and quality improvement.
Works within Manufacturing Engineering to stabilize test hardware/software, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners (ODMs/OSATs).
Experience Level
Senior-level. Typical experience expectation is 4+ years in manufacturing/test engineering; preferred candidates may have 8+ years or more, and the listing indicates progression to staff-level responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Core day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Lead and support manufacturing and production test activities at ODMs and supplier sites.
- Drive yield improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and failures.
- Work with suppliers to improve manufacturing quality and test readiness.
- Support stability of manufacturing test hardware and software in high-volume production.
- Analyze manufacturing and test data to identify yield and quality issues.
- Collaborate with internal engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges.
- Participate in technical audits and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Several years of semiconductor manufacturing test or related experience (posting indicates mid-to-senior level experience expectations).
- Hands-on experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
- Understanding of wafer sort and final test processes.
- Hardware debugging and failure analysis experience.
- Experience in yield improvement and production issue troubleshooting.
- Basic data analysis skills and familiarity with reliability testing, quality concepts, and RMA processes.
- Effective communication in English and Mandarin; ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Teradyne UltraFLEX and/or Advantest 93K ATE platforms.
- Experience supporting Digital/Compute or Automotive products and Module SLT testing.
- Experience working with ODMs, OSATs, or other external manufacturing partners and supplier management experience.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is listed. Minimum-qualification options given: Bachelor's +4+ years relevant experience, Master's +3+ years, or PhD +2+ years. Fields referenced include Engineering and Physical Sciences; equivalent practical experience is accepted per the posted minimums.
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.
