Test Development Engineer

About the role

This position provides technical and sustaining engineering support in the parametric and functional test. It involves programing automated test equipment, recommending and implementing equipment and test program modifications, developing and conducting statistical analysis, interacting with product and process engineering personnel, supporting early process development, and troubleshooting yield issues.

Responsibilities

• Review testing specifications and compare them to the hardware capability.
• Review device specifications and look for testability.
• Code the test program to those specifications, using various computer programming languages (mostly C).
• Checkout and debug the program and hardware.
• Checkout and debug the devices with the test-wares.
• Use device knowledge to understand the interaction between the test-ware and device to aid in the debug and test improvement tasks.
• Support early process development and adjust as the process moves to production.
• Support production, including training, documenting, adding enhancements for productivity and accuracy, troubleshooting yield issues, use statistical software tools to trace failures to a Fab processing area, and communicate findings.
• Write code for better troubleshooting and verification of the testers being used.
• Help the maintenance organization be more effective.
• Maintain standards and Gauge R&R for automated test equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, and characterization techniques.
• Proficient in programming using C language in Linux or Windows environment.
• Experience using data handling tools: Excel, JMP, MATLAB, etc.
• Problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Experience using automatic parametric test or reliability test system is a plus.
• Semiconductor CAD tool experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other microelectronics engineering related fields and 5+ years’ job experience in semiconductor tests is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, and characterization techniques.
• Proficient in programming using C language in Linux or Windows environment.
• Experience using data handling tools: Excel, JMP, MATLAB, etc.
• Problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Experience using automatic parametric test or reliability test system is a plus.
• Semiconductor CAD tool experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Anual bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for the position is $100,000-$130,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation

• Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.