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# Sr Staff Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** Empower Semiconductor
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ea4f1dc4e437640a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Semiconductor experience?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BS / MS in the field of Electrical Engineering

 * 10+ years of experience with test development for semiconductors; minimum 3 years using Advantest V93k
 * Experience in the power IC field is a plus but not a requirement.
 * Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and best practices for IC bring-up, test, and characterization

## Description

Empower Semiconductor has an opportunity for an experienced ATE test engineer who is proficient with the Advantest V93K platform. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a cutting-edge semiconductor team creating a new paradigm in power delivery for GPU's / XPU's in AI data centers. Traditional power solutions require many discrete components with big footprints and complex designs. Empower Semiconductor's patented IVR technology integrates dozens of components into a single IC shrinking footprints by 10x and delivering power with unprecedented simplicity, speed & accuracy.
In this job you will:

 * Design, develop, release to production and support ATE test solutions for complex ICs.
 * Following test application development procedures and demonstrate compliance through technical documentation generation.
 * Troubleshoot software and hardware using root cause analysis and provide technical solutions for test-related problems, provide yield improvement solutions, provide test-time reduction solutions, resolve bench-tester correlation issues and improve the accuracy of the test through refined test methodologies. Debug and characterize silicon on ATE and correlate results with bench data.
 * Work in a team environment and support multiple initiatives and independently determine and develop their approach to each assignment.
 * Collaborate with design, product engineering, and manufacturing to understand root cause of yield issues and test related production operation issues.
 * Support business goals for Quality, Cost, and Delivery and collaborate with functional support groups.
 * Support manufacturing operations for test solution issues.
 * Manage projects, involving delegation and review of work; at times acting as a team leader.
 * Provide guidance, coaching and training for a growing test engineering department


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