Field Application Engineer (SEG; Arizona)

Teradyne•Chandler, AZ

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Teradyne's Field Applications team is seeking a highly motivated and driven Field Application Engineer. This role involves working collaboratively and independently to develop imaginative, thorough, and practical application solutions. The engineer will be responsible for the development, debugging, and deployment of test solutions for various semiconductor devices including Digital, High-Speed Digital, System on Chip, Mixed Signal, and Analog. Key activities include test program software development, reviewing load board/probe card schematics, analyzing problems and recommending solutions on the Teradyne ATE platform to optimize customer throughput, and working with customers to understand and improve test processes and quality of test coverage. The role also involves releasing test solutions to production, including correlation and gauge R&R, and discovering customer requirements with a focus on hardware/software design, electrical/mechanical schematics, and interface hardware design. Additionally, the engineer will develop new techniques for semiconductor characterization and testing, demonstrate tester capability for customer evaluations, assist customers with tester operation, provide training and technical exchange, and develop strong customer relationships at a technical level. A general understanding of ATE industry trends and competitive products is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related fields.
5-8 years of experience of semiconductor testing.
Industry and hands on experience on IC component testing project development.
Must have Test / Product engineering experience in Digital, High-Speed Digital, High-Power Computing, System on Chip, Mixed Signal, or Analog testing and test development on ATE(Automated Test Equipment) platforms.
Strong understanding of general software programming (preferred .NET – C#, VB, and/or C++,C, Java) and common algorithms.
Proficient in Windows and Excel.
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.
Ability to travel 25% or more, domestic and international.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Development experience on Teradyne or other semiconductor ATE platforms preferred, such as, Teradyne UltraFlex / UltraFlexPlus / IG-XL, Eagle Test Systems / EV / EV-MST, Advantest V93K / SmarTest 7 / SmarTest 8, or other test equipment.
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 Digital, High-Speed Digital, System on Chip, Mixed Signal and Analog 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.
Work with test engineering customers to understand and improve test processes.
Make 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.