Role & seniority: Senior Test Development Engineer (leadership in strategy, methodology, and team-building for Celero Communications’ DSP products)

Stack/tools: Advantest 93K and/or Teradyne Uflex tester platforms; mixed-signal ATE; test software; hardware-instrumentation (PCB assemblies, mechanical fixturing, probe hardware); network analyzers; sampling oscilloscopes; schematic capture, PCB layout, 2D/3D CAD

Top 3 responsibilities

Own test engineering solutions across all product phases: test development, silicon bring-up, qualification, characterization, and release to high-volume manufacturing
Lead the test solution scope: software, tester equipment, PCBs, fixturing, and probe hardware; define test strategy and comprehensive Test Plans
Collaborate with Design Engineering and partners: ensure test coverage/quality, meet test-time targets, correlate ATE results with bench validation, and drive NPI test release and volume ramp

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; 10+ years’ related experience (Master’s preferred)
Expertise in test program development on Advantest 93K and/or Teradyne Uflex
Experience in mixed-signal ATE test for complex SOCs with high-speed ADC/DAC/SERDES
Knowledge of Scan, MBist, and loop-back test methodologies

Nice-to-haves

Familiarity with test bench equipment (network analyzers, sampling oscilloscopes)
Hands-on wafer probe experience
Experience with schemati

Full Description

In this role, you will be responsible for Test Development Engineering for Celero Communications leading edge DSP products working closely with our design, validation, and systems engineering teams as well as key technology and manufacturing suppliers. You will be hands-on to drive the complete mixed signal ATE solutions. You will also be a leader to define strategy and methodologies, and build the team and necessary infrastructure

Responsibilities

Own test engineering solutions across all new product phases including test development, new silicon bring-up, customer sampling, qualification, characterization, and release to high-volume manufacturing.
Lead all aspects of the test solution including software, tester equipment, PCBs, mechanical fixturing, and probe hardware.
Develop test strategy and methods and create comprehensive product Test Plans.
Participate in new product core team and testability, DFT reviews.
Partner with Design Engineering to assure test coverage and product quality while achieving test time targets.
Correlate ATE with bench design validation test results.
Characterize product and ATE solution for high volume production.
Coordinate with hardware, technology and subcon partners to drive NPI test release and volume ramp.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields and 10+ years related experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Expertise in test program development on the Advantest 93K and/or Teradyne Uflex tester platforms.
Experience in mixed signal ATE test development for complex SOC devices with high-speed ADC, DAC and SERDES.
Solid understanding of Scan, MBist and loop-back test methodologies.

Preferred Qualification

Familiarity with test bench equipment such as Network Analyzers and Sampling Oscilloscopes.
Hands-on at speed wafer probe experience strongly desired.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and 2D/3D CAD software.

Salary Range

$200,000 - $300,000 Base Annually
The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Technical Director, Test Development Engineering