Test Engineer 3
Position Summary: The Test Engineer 3 position is responsible for leading test engineering functions for significant product areas or technology
platforms within our semiconductor company. This position develops test strategies, manages complex test development initiatives, and provides expert
guidance on test optimization and yield improvement. The role requires advanced expertise in semiconductor test engineering, strong analytical abilities,
and leadership skills to ensure effective product validation while supporting business objectives in the highly technical semiconductor manufacturing
environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Strategy and Architecture (25%):
- Develop and implement test strategies for significant product lines or technology platforms
- Create
comprehensive test architectures, methodologies, and frameworks
- Design innovative test approaches to address specialized semiconductor verification
challenges
- Establish test coverage objectives and performance metrics
- Align test strategies with product quality objectives and business requirements
Advanced Test Development (20%):
- Lead complex test program development for advanced semiconductor devices
- Create sophisticated test algorithms
and measurement techniques
- Develop test solutions for challenging device parameters and specifications
- Implement statistical test methods and adaptive
test approaches
- Provide technical leadership on critical test development challenges
Test Performance and Optimization (15%):
- Lead test optimization initiatives and performance enhancement programs
- Develop advanced test data
analysis methodologies and predictive models
- Create test efficiency strategies balancing coverage, quality, and cost
- Implement innovative approaches
to reduce test time and improve throughput
- Drive continuous improvement of test methods and procedures
Test Technology and Innovation (15%):
- Lead test technology implementation and innovation initiatives
- Develop next-generation test capabilities
and methodologies
- Implement advanced test equipment features and capabilities
- Create technology roadmaps for test platforms and infrastructure
- Drive
technological advancement of test capabilities
Test Yield and Quality Engineering (15%):
- Lead test-based yield enhancement and quality improvement programs
- Develop sophisticated yield analysis
techniques and correlation methodologies
- Create test-driven defect detection and prevention strategies
- Implement advanced parametric test approaches and
outlier detection
- Drive quality improvements through enhanced test coverage and precision
Cross-functional Leadership and Collaboration (10%):
- Serve as test engineering subject matter expert to product and manufacturing teams
- Lead
cross-functional test initiatives and improvement projects
- Provide technical mentoring to test engineering teams
- Build collaborative relationships with
design, quality, and production engineering
- Represent test engineering in technical forums and reviews
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive
experience in semiconductor test engineering
- Experience leading test development initiatives and optimization projects
- Advanced knowledge of semiconductor
test methodologies, automated test equipment, and data analysis techniques
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment required
Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of semiconductor test principles, methodologies, and technologies
- Advanced understanding of device physics, parametric testing, and
failure mechanisms
- Strong knowledge of test equipment capabilities, languages, and programming techniques
- Experience with statistical analysis, design
of experiments, and test optimization
- Excellent project leadership capabilities with experience managing test initiatives
- Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills
- Superior technical communication and documentation abilities
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and product
characteristics
- Strategic thinking with ability to align test strategies with product objectives
- Experience with test data management, analytics, and
yield improvement
- Understanding of quality standards, reliability testing, and product qualification
Travel Requirements:
- Moderate travel required (10-20% of time)
- May include travel between test facilities, manufacturing sites, and customer locations
Level of Authority:
- Leads test engineering for significant product areas or technology platforms
- Makes decisions regarding test strategies, methodologies, and resource
allocation
- Provides authoritative guidance on test matters and methodology applications
- Approves test specifications and program changes
- May supervise
test engineers or coordinate cross-functional teams
Job Complexity:
- Performs highly complex test engineering activities requiring advanced expertise and judgment
- Addresses sophisticated test challenges involving multiple
parameters, specifications, and operational constraints
- Develops test solutions with significant product quality and manufacturing yield implications
- Requires deep understanding of semiconductor device characteristics, test methodologies, and quality requirements
- Expected to balance test coverage,
quality, time-to-market, and cost objectives
- Navigates complex technical tradeoffs and competing priorities
- Works in highly specialized semiconductor
environment requiring innovative test approaches
