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Principal Test Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Principal Test Engineer

Job Code: 12663

Reports To: Manager/Director of Engineering

Department Name: 40 – Test Engineering

Location: Wichita

POSITION SUMMARY (Briefly describe the purpose of the position)

Plan, design and evaluate test development projects in collaboration with internal and external customers to ensure that all specifications meet customer expectations and organizational requirements.  Must have experience with memory testing. Position is located in Wichita, KS. Please do not apply if you are not interested in relocation. ITAR Compliance is required. You must be a US Citizens or Green Card holder to be considered for position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE (List in order of importance)

• Develop semiconductor component-level test plans that determine methods, procedures, and conditions to ensure coverage of device specifications that meet customer application requirements.
• Develop Automated Test Equipment (ATE) test program hardware and software to test semiconductor devices per customer approved test plans.
• Configure and/or program bench level lab equipment as needed to meet test requirements.
• Work with the Sales Team to accurately cost quote device test development engineering hours, test platform hours, and the test hardware required to meet customer approved test plans.
• Work with the Operations Team to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness for production-level test programs.
• Resolve technical problems using device/test debugging technics, and collection of test characterization data to reach engineering conclusions for driving corrective actions.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (List as required or preferred)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; however, a combination of education and experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities and functions have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Experience: 7-10 years of the following experience is required

• Developing IC test solutions on automated test equipment such as Teradyne, Advantest, LTX-Credence, etc. platforms.
• Test program development of digital, analog or mixed signal integrated circuits.
• Utilize knowledge of programming techniques, electronic, test equipment, and test specifications to develop test programs to a set schedule.
• Read, analyze, and interpret semiconductor datasheets and test specifications to estimate test program development time and material costs.
• Program manage individual test developments from initial stage to completion while accurately reporting status to all stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy to ensure data integrity.
• Utilize effective communication skills with internal and external customers to achieve required results.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and other computer products and programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Overall Competences

* Job Knowledge

1. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of significant assignments.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of products and product direction for all products.

3. Level at which career may plateau.

• • Technical Skill

  1. Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve significantly complex issues in creative and effective ways.

  2. Applies extensive expertise as a specialist to accomplish goals.

  3. Leads product design projects.

  4. An emerging authority in a particular field.

*** Design/Planning:** Task Definition, Design, Project Planning

1. Understands company technical goals and direction and influences how it applies to work in the function.

2. Accurately estimates time and resources necessary for projects.

3. Coaches and leads others in the use of process and planning tools.

• • Job Complexity

  1. Works on significant and complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

  2. Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

  3. Complexity of work requires ingenuity and creativity to solve problems and accomplish goals.

  4. Creates formal networks involving coordination among internal groups.

• • Problem Resolution

  1. Identifies and resolves problems and issues outside of the assigned area.

  2. Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

  3. Serves as a mentor or consultant to others in solving problems or thinking through issues.

*** Communication:** Verbal/Written

1. Consistently communicates effectively across organizational boundaries and externally to customers.

2. Involved in cross-department projects in defining or solving problems.

3. Interacts to share knowledge and solutions and to lead/serve on task teams or committees.

• • Teamwork

  1. Leads others in gaining a common understanding through discussion.

  2. Clarifies team goals, expectations, ground rules and responsibilities.

  3. Makes progress even when ambiguity has not been resolved.

*** Personal Leadership:** Influencing, Impact, Affecting Change, Coaching

1. Establishes product direction in related areas.

2. Makes decisions that affect income, expenses, operations and customer relations that in turn directly influence activities and objectives of cross functional work groups or function.

3. Sound decisions or recommendations result in successfully achieving critical company objectives and affect the image of the organization's technological capability.

4. Effective in gaining buy-in.

5. Coach/Develop others in many related areas.

• • Supervision Required

  1. Duties are performed under minimal supervision with assignments given in terms of objectives and results expected.

  2. Operates with substantial latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions.

  3. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may lead activities of other personal