Field Application Engineer (SEG, Austin)

Teradyne•Austin, TX

11d•$180,300 - $288,500•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 various semiconductor devices, including Digital, High-Speed Digital, System on Chip, Mixed Signal, and Analog. Responsibilities include test program software development, reviewing load board/probe card schematics, analyzing problems to optimize customer throughput on Teradyne ATE platforms, and collaborating with customers to improve test processes and quality of test coverage. The role also includes releasing test solutions to production, conceptualizing hardware/software/test cell integration, designing electrical and mechanical schematics, and developing new techniques for characterizing and testing semiconductor devices. Additionally, the Field Application Engineer will demonstrate tester capabilities, assist customers with tester operation, provide technical training and papers, and develop strong customer relationships to understand their needs and direction. 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.
15+ 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.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of ATE industry trends as well as competitive products and product positioning will be a plus.
Preferred to have development experience on Teradyne or other semiconductor ATE platforms, 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.
Supervisory experience in leading teams (locally and globally) with past experience in employee management may qualify for senior position.

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.
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.