Hardware Test Engineer (PMIC/ASIC Characterization)

The Product Development and Test Engineering group develops test solutions for design verification of leading-edge technologies and highly integrated power management and analog ASICs. This group collaborates cross-functionally with Design, System, Foundry, Program Management, Yield, Reliability, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to bring products to commercialization., This role applies hardware engineering knowledge to support the planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic systems - including digital/analog/RF/optical circuits, mechanical systems, FPGA/DSP systems, and test equipment. The engineer will support first silicon debug, PMIC IC device-level characterization, PMIC module verification with 3rd-party ICs, load board design/debug, test program development, and data analysis, while working under supervision on tasks that require multi-step planning and prioritization., * Support planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, and test systems (Digital/Analog/RF/optical, FPGA/DSP)

• Support integration of new features/functionality into hardware designs per roadmap
• Conduct simulations and analyses to support best power/performance/area design outcomes
• Design and debug test interface hardware (load boards) and test software/programs; drive HW/SW integration
• Develop characterization plans; support first silicon debug and PMIC device-level characterization
• Perform PMIC module verification and characterization with third-party ICs
• Conduct data analysis, generate test limits/guard bands, and drive failure analysis to completion
• Drive short- and long-term test time reduction and yield improvement across multiple parallel projects without compromising quality
• Assess designs for potential flaws, compatibility, and compliance issues
• Write technical documentation for hardware projects

• Solid understanding of EE fundamentals - digital, analog, mixed-signal, power management, and RF circuit analysis
• Working knowledge of power management measurements (line/load regulation, PSRR, transition time, regulator efficiency, jitter, gain, SNDR, etc.)
• Strong ASIC characterization skills and system-level knowledge
• Hands-on experience with bench test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supply meters, battery emulators, spectrum/logic analyzers, etc.)
• Test board design, debug, and development experience
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and statistical data analysis tools
• Strong programming skills (Python, VB, Perl, etc.) for test code generation and debug
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills; able to document thoroughly across local and remote teams

Nice-to-Have:

• Bench test SW automation expertise, or hands-on experience with Teradyne IFlex/UFlex and/or Advantest 93K ATE
• Experience with Six Sigma Statistical Process Control
• Strong cross-functional team collaboration experience
• Wafer fabrication fundamentals

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering required (Computer Science or related field also considered)
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Additional Details:

• No specific physical weight requirements; no driving required
• Role is primarily bench test lab-based, handling minimal equipment (bench boards, small bench instrumentation)
• Interview process: 3 rounds

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