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Senior Product Test Engineer

EM Microelectronic Laténa, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

hybridfull-time

Salary: 100, PPA

Posted Dec 29, 2025Apply by Jan 28, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior/experienced Product or Test Engineer (5+ years) in semiconductor R&D/production support; focus on test solutions, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer.

Stack/tools: ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne or equivalent); automation and data analysis with Python, C++, JMP; validation methods (MSA/GR&R, fault coverage, escape analysis); hardware diagnostics (oscilloscope, multimeter); automotive standards (AEC-Q100, PPAP, 8D).

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Ensure test solution robustness across development and production; define/maintain standards and validation tools; support internal tool development and automation.

  2. Analyze test data (yield, escape rate, coverage) and drive corrective actions; participate in quality audits and non-conformance analysis.

  3. Support production NC events, collaborate with quality/development, offshore teams/OSATs for transfer and capability building; train/mentor junior engineers and partners.

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years in product or test engineering in semiconductors

  • Proven test-program development on ATE platforms

  • Python/C++/JMP scripting for automation and data analysis

  • Validation methodologies (MSA/GR&R, fault coverage, escape analysis)

  • Hardware diagnostic ability (scope, DMM) and cross-functional collaboration

  • Familiarity with automotive standards (AEC-Q100, PPAP, 8D)

  • Engineering degree in electronics/industrial computing/mechatronics; fluent English; French is a plus

Full Description

The Company

EM Microelectronic designs and manufactures ultra-low power semiconductor solutions for battery-operated and field-powered applications. With decades of mixed-signal expertise, we serve global markets in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics through a portfolio including BLE, RFID, MCUs, and sensor interfaces.

Driving smart, efficient electronics - where ultra-low power meets real-world reliability.

As part of the R&D Product Engineering team, you will play a key transversal role in ensuring the robustness, scalability, and sustainability of test solutions across both development and production phases. You will act as a technical interface between development, quality, and manufacturing teams, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge transfer.

This role is based at our headquarters in Marin/Neuchâtel with no remote or hybrid work possibility.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Support production with product related Non-Conformance events and clear them with the support from the quality and development teams Ensure test solution robustness against production, quality, and reliability requirements Analyze test data (yield, escape rate, coverage) and drive corrective actions Contribute to cost-of-test reduction and test flow optimization initiatives Collaborate with offshore teams and OSATs for technical support, solution transfer, and capability building Define and maintain test standards, development guidelines, and validation tools Train and mentor junior engineers and internal partners on best practices in test and product engineering Support internal tool development (automation, dashboards, validation scripts) Participate in technical reviews, quality audits, and non-conformance analysis

Profile

Minimum 5 years of experience in Product or Test Engineering within the semiconductor industry Experience working in multicultural environments and with remote sites (OSATs, offshore partners) Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with autonomy and initiative Strong communication skills and ability to document technical work clearly

Technical Requirements

Proven experience in developing test programs on ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne, or equivalent) Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, C++, JMP) for automation and data analysis Solid understanding of validation methodologies (MSA / GR&R, fault coverage, escape analysis) Ability to diagnose hardware issues (oscilloscope, multimeter) and collaborate with development teams Familiarity with automotive standards and requirements (AEC-Q100, PPAP, 8D)

Professional Requirements

Engineering degree in electronics, industrial computing, mechatronics, or equivalent French C1 level minimum, English B2 level minimum Green Belt certification or equivalent is a plus Automotive experience is an asset

Languages

Fluent english, written & verbal is a must French is a big advantage

Job Location: Rue des Sors 3, 2074 Marin, Switzerland (Neuchatel)

Company Address: EM Microelectronic-Marin Ltd Rue des Sors 3 CH-2074 Marin-Epagnier Switzerland

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