We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Engineer to join our technical team in developing, sustaining and optimizing new and existing products within a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of advanced test engineering strategies for our cutting-edge storage products, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability from NPI to HVM.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the primary technical owner for product performance in both NPI and High Volume Manufacturing.
- Optimize Test Strategies: Design and execute efficient test plans, test time, yield, and quality to meet factory financial goals. Identify cost-effective testing methods through troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Lead and implement innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success under competitive timeline.
- Champion Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Collaboratively integrate advanced testing technologies, research, and adopt cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platforms, driving CAPEX reduction. Continuously improve test programs and test infrastructure to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Inhouse Tester (SHRACKU) Ownership: Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of inhouse test platform (SHRACKU), focusing on Linux-based control, network IP, and EMMC protocol validation to ensure test stability and scalability in HVM.
- Technical Expertise and Support: Provide leadership and execute technical support in electrical failure analysis (EFA), exploring new test method/EFA technique to address RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM improvement. Analyze test results and deliver reports to stakeholders with actionable insights for improvement.
- Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including EFA, work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
- NPI Support: Lead NPI projects, ensuring smooth transfer of test technology from NPI to HVM. Developing test solution to ensure product performance meets competitive goals.
- Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and facilitate knowledge transfer through technical training.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in semiconductor product or test engineering.
- Strong technical foundation in test engineering for memory or semiconductor devices within High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
- Proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, DMAIC, and Fishbone analysis, as well as statistical tools including SPC, SBL, and SYL.
- Familiar with Flip Chip technology and its impact on product performance and reliability.
- Solid understanding of network IP integration, communication protocols, and tester connectivity across distributed environments.
- Proven hands-on experience with ATE test platform operation, setup, correlation, and troubleshooting for yield and test efficiency improvement.
PREFERRED:
- Deep understanding of Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) testing, failure mechanisms, and Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) techniques.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Proficiency in Linux OS for test automation, scripting, and system integration.
- Practical programming ability in Python, SQL, C++, and Java for test development and data automation.
- Experience with EMMC/UFS protocol test, validation, and debug using analyzers or compliance tools.
- Demonstrated success in developing, debugging, and optimizing test programs to improve yield, performance, and cost efficiency.
SKILLS:
- Skilled in test program development and optimization, focusing on yield improvement, test time reduction, and test coverage enhancement.
- Familiar with instrumentation interfaces such as SPI, UART and ATE communication standards.
- Proficient in data analysis and root cause identification using Python, SQL, or JMP.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging capabilities.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about continuous technical learning and innovation.
- Proven ability to drive a technical team while remaining hands-on in execution within a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and technical communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities effectively and consistently meet production and quality targets.
- Strong capability to deliver objectives autonomously.