Senior Test Engineer
Microsoft · Hillsboro, OR · 3 days ago
Hybrid$120k–$235k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Responsible for product and engineering activities supporting new product development and manufacturing, with primary focus on scan (structural) test.
- Contribute to silicon bring-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness while working closely with cross-functional partners.
- Support semiconductor IC development across fabrication, manufacturing test, and packaging phases.
- Contribute to ATE test program development, including scan pattern integration, test method implementation, bring-up, silicon characterization, debug, and yield analysis for logic defects.
- Execute defined test plans and methodologies while identifying issues and escalating risks with clear technical data.
- Apply working knowledge of Design-for-Test (DFT), including scan architecture, ATPG, fault models, silicon fabrication processes, product qualification and reliability, and basic transistor theory.
- Collaborate with design, DFT, product, and manufacturing teams to support scan test readiness, coverage closure, and issue resolution.
- Gain exposure to product domains such as high-performance computing, AI, GPUs, and telecom, as applicable to assigned projects.
- Apply industry-standard DFT features, including scan (SAF/TDF), JTAG, boundary scan, and at-speed testing.
- Support scan test content generation, including ATPG pattern validation, pattern bring-up, and post-silicon debug activities.
- Understand scan fault models (e.g., stuck-at and transition faults), coverage targets, and defect screening methodologies.
- Utilize scan diagnosis tools to perform failure analysis, identify defect locations, and support yield improvement activities.
- Work with DFT teams to support simulation, emulation, and pattern verification for scan test validation.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
- Equivalent experience
Screening Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check, and access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations.