Sr./Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy and Governance (25%):

• Develop and implement comprehensive test engineering strategies and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives
• Establish test architectures, methodologies, and performance metrics
• Design innovative test solutions to address complex semiconductor validation challenges
• Lead the development of test key performance indicators and quality models • Ensure alignment between test strategies and broader product and business initiatives Test Technology Leadership (20%):
• Direct test technology selection and implementation for major product divisions
• Establish test platforms, equipment standards, and qualification methodologies
• Lead adoption of advanced test technologies and measurement systems
• Oversee test architecture development and infrastructure strategies
• Ensure optimal test technology selection for product quality, reliability, and cost objectives Test Performance and Optimization (15%):
• Lead test optimization programs and performance excellence initiatives
• Establish advanced test efficiency methodologies, coverage strategies, and quality frameworks • Direct implementation of statistical test methods and adaptive test approaches • Develop comprehensive cost of test models and optimization strategies
• Drive continuous improvement of test effectiveness, coverage, and efficiency Test Innovation and Next-Generation Solutions (15%):
• Direct test innovation programs and technology advancement initiatives
• Establish test research and development priorities and approaches
• Lead implementation of disruptive test technologies and methodologies
• Develop next-generation test capabilities aligned with future product technologies
• Drive technological leadership in semiconductor test approaches Team Leadership and Development (15%):
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of test engineering professionals
• Establish performance expectations and career development frameworks
• Implement talent management strategies to build organizational test capabilities
• Create a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide mentorship and guidance to develop next-generation test leaders Strategic Business Partnership (10%):
• Serve as senior advisor to business leadership on test strategy and quality assurance
• Partner with business leaders on addressing strategic challenges through test approaches
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality on integrated initiatives
• Support business transformations with enabling test strategies
• Represent test engineering function in senior leadership forums

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in semiconductor test engineering leadership
• 3+ years of management experience leading test teams
• Advanced knowledge of semiconductor test methodologies, equipment platforms, and quality frameworks
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and product development environment required

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of semiconductor test principles, methodologies, and technologies

• Advanced understanding of test economics, coverage optimization, and quality-cost trade-offs
• Strong leadership skills with ability to develop and motivate engineering teams
• Strategic thinking with business acumen to align test strategies with organizational objectives
• Excellent program management capabilities with experience leading major test initiatives • Superior communication and presentation skills at executive level
• Experience with test technology implementation and infrastructure development • Proven ability to drive test excellence and quality improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Change management expertise • Knowledge of semiconductor devices, manufacturing processes, and quality standards

Travel Requirements:

• Moderate travel required (15-25% of time)

• Includes travel to test facilities, manufacturing sites, and customer locations

Level of Authority:

• Directs test engineering operations for major business divisions

• Makes decisions regarding test strategies, technology selections, and resource allocation
• Approves significant test architectures and methodology changes
• Influences executive decisions on matters affecting product quality and test investments
• Manages substantial test engineering resources and improvement initiatives
• Represents test engineering function in senior leadership forums

Job Complexity:

• Addresses highly complex test challenges requiring strategic vision and innovative solutions

• Balances competing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups and business units
• Navigates ambiguous technical situations with minimal guidance
• Develops comprehensive strategies to address unprecedented test challenges
• Requires deep understanding of semiconductor device characteristics, technology trends, and business operations • Expected to anticipate emerging test requirements and position function for future success