Position Summary
The Senior Principal Test Development Engineer is a recognized technical leader responsible for defining and driving advanced test solutions for PSG's next-generation power semiconductor portfolio, including Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), IGBT, and Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies.
This role provides strategic and technical leadership across wafer sort, die-level test, package final test, and power module test development. The successful candidate will lead the development of robust, cost-effective, and scalable test solutions that support product qualification, manufacturing ramp, yield optimization, and long-term business growth.
The position requires deep expertise in power semiconductor testing, mixed-signal product development, statistical data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams across multiple global sites.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of direct test development experience.
- Proven experience in power semiconductor products including Si, SiC, IGBT, and/or GaN technologies.
Demonstrated technical leadership in NPI and production test deployment.
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Technical Skills
Strong Expertise In
- Wafer Sort Development
- Final Test Development
- Die-Level Characterization
- Power Module Testing
- Mixed-Signal Testing
- Power Discrete Testing
- Product Characterization
- Statistical Analysis
- Yield Optimization
- Root Cause Analysis
Preferred ATE Platforms
- Teradyne ETS Series
- Advantest Platforms
- Cohu / Multitest
- Accotest Platforms
- Equivalent high-power semiconductor test systems
Programming & Data Analytics
- C/C++
- Python
- VBA / Automation Scripting
- SQL
- JMP
- Minitab
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel Analytics
Laboratory Skills
- Oscilloscope
- Power Analyzer
- Curve Tracer
- Function Generator
- High-Voltage Characterization Equipment
Double-Pulse Test Systems
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Leadership Competencies
- Strategic technical thinker
- Strong system-level problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management capability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Effective cross-functional influence without direct authority
- Ability to lead global and multicultural teams
Data-driven decision maker
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Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will have a strong advantage:
- SiC MOSFET and module development
- GaN device testing and characterization
- Driver IC and analog mixed-signal product testing
- Automotive and industrial power products
- High-voltage power module test development
- AI-assisted engineering analytics
Test methodology standardization across global manufacturing sites
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