Senior Test Development Engineer

Semtech

Senior Test Development Engineer managing ATE test programs from NPI through mass production in semiconductor industry. Collaborating with R&D and production teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇹🇼 TaiwanSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all TE activities for assigned NPI programs from first silicon through mass production release — including test program development, characterization, and NPI flow execution
Work closely with R&D, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to drive NPI milestones through Final Production Release
Develop and optimize ATE test programs and hardware for production and characterization testing — primarily on the S100 platform
Design and execute device characterization plans; collect parametric data across process, voltage, and temperature corners to establish test limits and validate test coverage
Develop T-FMEA for all new NPI programs; identify and document test coverage gaps with full datasheet spec traceability before production release
Define and implement new test strategies to improve coverage, reduce test time, and improve test hardware architecture for high-volume production
Implement CP1 functional screening and CP2 full parametric flows including analog trim sequences; coordinate FT trim sequence validation against design team specifications
Create probe and final test schematics and lead or participate in hardware review meetings; lead probe card and FT fixture bring-up at OSAT from NPI through mass production
Port and correlate test programs across alternate OSAT platforms; document correlation approach, site-to-site GR&R & Cpk sign-off criteria, and qualification lot results
Support OTP programming qualification and post-program verify flows; provide first-response ATE technical support for production issues at primary and alternate OSATs
Identify and drive test time and test cost reductions; document best practices and sustaining procedures for long-term program health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years of experience in ATE test engineering within the semiconductor industry
Direct ATE test program development from NPI through mass production on the S100 platform; sustaining-only backgrounds will not meet this requirement
Ability to interpret hardware schematics, datasheet parameters, and DFT documents
Strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal test methodology, including trim, characterization, and parametric screening
Experience designing multi-site test architectures: DUT board design, contact schemes, site-to-site correlation, and parallel test efficiency
Hands-on probe card and FT fixture bring-up experience
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail; must be a team player
Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English required; Mandarin working proficiency preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

ATE test engineeringtest program developmentdevice characterizationT-FMEAtest strategiesCP1 functional screeningCP2 full parametric flowsanalog trim sequencesDUT board designmulti-site test architectures

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailteam playerwritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electronic EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering