As a Senior IC Test Engineer, you will take a leading role in developing, integrating, and optimizing test solutions for IC validation and high-volume production. You will drive test strategy from early development through mass production, ensuring high test coverage, robustness, and cost efficiency.
In addition to hands-on technical contributions, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and act as a key interface between design, product, and production teams.
Your Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
- Define and drive test strategy and architecture across validation and production phases
- Own test solution development from concept through product ramp and yield optimization
- Lead complex debug and FA activities across silicon, hardware, and software
- Ensure test coverage, quality, and cost targets are met across product lifecycle
- Identify and implement test cost reduction and throughput optimization
Test Development & Integration
- Design and develop advanced test hardware (load boards, probe cards) for validation and production
- Architect and develop scalable test programs and automation frameworks
- Lead integration of ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest, Cohu) with standardized and custom test solutions
- Define characterization plans and ensure robust correlation between lab and ATE
Data Analysis & Yield Improvement
- Analyze test results and failures to improve test procedures, coverage, and product reliability.
- Drive yield improvement, binning strategy, and test limit optimization
- Establish methodologies for data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Design, Quality, and Production Engineering teams
- Influence design-for-testability (DFT) and product design decisions
- Ensure seamless handover from development to production and support manufacturing ramp
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Promote best practices in test development, debug, and documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, methodologies, and workflows
Your Skills and Experience
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in IC test engineering (validation and/or production)
- Strong hands-on experience with ATE platforms (Advantest, Cohu preferred)
- Solid background in mixed-signal IC testing (analog/digital/RF)
- Proven experience in test solution ownership from development to high-volume production
- Expertise in debugging complex hardware-software interactions
- Proficiency in programming (C/C++, Python, or similar) and automation frameworks
- Strong experience with data analysis tools (Python, Matlab, or equivalent)
- Advanced lab debugging skills (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, SMUs, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently and take full technical ownership
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural environments
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
What are your perks?
- A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
- Project-based activities working with colleagues across the globe
- A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
- Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
- A strong learning environment and regular career discussions
- Company Performance Bonus
- Sport activities and Team events
- … and discover even more by talking with us!
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