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Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the design and implementation of SLT hardware, software, automation, and characterization solutions that support silicon bring-up, yield learning, manufacturing readiness, and production deployment. \nThe ideal candidate will possess strong technical depth in semiconductor test and validation, a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, and a strong focus on product quality and manufacturability. \nThe Team \nThe Product Test and Diagnostics team’s role is to detect and manage hardware defects that arise from the manufacture and use of our products. 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