Test Engineer, Principal

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee production process control monitor (PCM) test area, including a suite of 4-6 test systems and associated automated probe stations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance test accuracy, repeatability, and throughput for existing production technologies.
• Collaborate with Technology Development and Device Integration teams to develop and formalize test plans for process control monitor (PCM) testing of new technologies.
• Specify, acquire, and qualify new test equipment required to support evolving test needs as part of fabwide capital plans.
• Respond to and support internal engineering customers to identify and remedy any test related root causes.
• Collaborate with Device Integration Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to achieve robust test solution performance in support of quality and productivity goals.
• Train operations personnel on new test routines, equipment, and procedures to support production WIP.

Job Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in device or circuit test engineering and test solution development.
• Candidates with more advanced degrees and/or more experience are preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of DC and RF test instrumentation, fixtures, control software, measurements and methods.
• Hands-on experience with wafer-level probe stations and automated test systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for test hardware and software.
• Theoretical understanding of semiconductor device physics and their application in practical commercial device fabrication and test.
• Extensive experience in testing one or more of the following device types: GaAs pHEMT, GaN HEMT, RF MOSFET, PIN diode, Schottky diode.
• Fluency in one or more high level programming languages, such as Python or C#, as well as familiarity with understanding lower-level code written in the C programming language.
• Familiarity with software development (with emphasis on modularity and scalability) is a plus.
• Familiarity with both Linux and MS Windows OS’s.
• Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, and Excel/Access.
• Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core test engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering peer groups in a dynamic, collaborative and results-oriented environment.

Pay

The Salary Range for this position is $97,900 – 166,700. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.