Field Application Engineer (SEG, Austin)

Teradyne•Austin, TX

33d•$155,000 - $248,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Teradyne Field Applications team is looking for a highly-motivated, energetic and driven Field Application Engineer, who will work collaboratively with the team as well as independently to determine and develop imaginative, thorough, and practical application solutions. This role involves developing, debugging, and deploying test solutions for Analog and Mixed Signal semiconductor devices, often in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include test program software development, reviewing load board/probe card schematics, analyzing problems to optimize customer throughput on the Teradyne ATE platform, and working with customers to improve test processes and quality of test coverage. The role also includes releasing test solutions to production, which involves correlation and gauge R&R with production handler and prober equipment. Discovery of customer requirements, conceptual design of hardware, software, and test cell integration, and electrical/mechanical H/W schematics are key aspects. The engineer will develop new techniques for characterizing and testing semiconductor devices, demonstrate tester capability for customer evaluations, assist customers with tester operation, and provide training. Building strong customer relations at a technical level is essential for gaining insight into customer needs and directions. A general understanding of ATE industry trends and competitive products is a plus. The role requires the capability for sizing, planning, risk assessment, and leading projects.

Requirements

Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related fields.
10+ years of experience of semiconductor testing Industry and hands on experience on IC component testing project development.
Must have Test/Product engineering experience in analog, digital, mixed signal or RF testing and test development on ATE (Automated Test Equipment) platforms.
Prior programming experience on Teradyne UltraFlex or UltraFlexPlus tester platform is a plus.
Knowledge of Visual Basic, C, C++, C# programming.
Proficient in Windows and Excel.
Knowledge on handler and prober interface experience will be a plus.
Possess team skills and has ability to work independently as well.
Strong analytical skills and practical problem solving skills.
Solid presentation skills.
Strong proven interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork and “can-do” spirit.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both English and native language.
Proven technical record.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationships-building skills.
Supervisory experience in leading teams (locally and globally) with past experience in employee management may qualify for senior position.
Ability to travel 25% or more, domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

Prior programming experience on Teradyne UltraFlex or UltraFlexPlus tester platform is a plus.
Knowledge on handler and prober interface experience will be a plus.
General understanding of ATE industry trends as well as competitive products and product positioning will be a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, debug and deployment of test solutions for Analog and Mixed Signal semiconductor devices.
Test program software development, often done in collaborative environment.
Load board/probe card schematics design and layout review for a test solution.
Analyze problems and recommend solutions on Teradyne ATE platform to optimize customer throughput.
Able to work with test engineering customers to understand and improve test processes.
Making recommendations to improve quality of test coverage.
Release to production of the test solution involving production handler and prober equipment; including correlation and gauge R&R.
Discovery of customer requirements with focus on: a) Conceptual design of hardware, software and test cell integration. b) Electrical and mechanical H/W schematics. c) PCB & H/W design inputs and requirements for interface hardware.
Develop new techniques and designs for characterizing and testing semiconductor devices.
Demonstrate tester capability for customer evaluations.
Assist customers on tester operation and capability.
Provide training, technical exchanges and technical papers.
Develop strong customer relations at a technical level, to gain further insight to direction and needs of the customer.
General understanding of ATE industry trends as well as competitive products and product positioning will be a plus.
Capable of sizing, planning, risk assessment and leading a project.