ATE Test Engineer

GSME is seeking an ATE Test Engineer based out of the Bay Area who can develop automated test programs for semiconductors and support new product introduction (NPI) activities. This role involves close collaboration with engineers, customers, and vendors to evaluate existing and upcoming engineering projects, resolve technical issues, and provide ongoing production support to ensure successful device ramp up. Prior experience or knowledge of semiconductor product engineering is a plus., * Consults with customers on the basic understanding of hardware design for ATE testing.

• Implements known production solutions.
• Operates computer-assisted engineering, design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks, such as driving all the analysis tools on ATE tester to do engineering analysis.
• Loads test programs, collects data logs, and debugs failing devices. Uses data analysis tools to do engineering analysis.
• Analyzes customer device requirements and identifies optimum test methodologies.
• Manages handler/prober communications with tester.
• Communicate with customers to perform debugging and analysis on integrated circuits.
• Debugs customers test programs and suggest solutions to customers.
• NPI test development

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience as a Test Engineer, Product Engineer, or closely related semiconductor engineering role
• Experience with developing ATE test programs on Advantest testers, Teradyne testers, or other
• Prior experience with RF, Mix Signal, Digital, and PMIC devices is a plus

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of optical coupling and wafer sort
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple oriented tasks
• Knowledge of semiconductor product engineering tasks and responsibilities such as yield analysis, reliability, and production optimization, is a plus

Computer Skills

• Detailed knowledge: Digital (Basic and High Speed), Mixed-signal devices and electronics components
• General knowledge: RF devices and Memory devices
• Software skills: C/C++, JAVA, Visual Basic
• Operating Systems: Unix or similar

Other

• Tools: VNA, Spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, all other bench test equipment is a plus
• Fluent in English