Lead Principal Engineer, Unit Test Engineering

Infineon•Leominster, MA

About The Position

Join a team that provides cutting-edge solutions for world-class projects. Infineon is made up of passionate, smart, energetic people who will challenge and inspire you every day. Do you want to be part of something exciting and unique? Join us!!!

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering (Computer Science or Electrical)
Minimum 10-year experience in semiconductor test engineering process with hands-on experience in leading new product integration, with 5 years of management experience
Thorough industry knowledge and experience in semiconductor test engineering across a wide range of automated test equipment such as Teradyne, Advantest, Eagle, TESEC etc
Knowledge in electrical and mechanical screening methodologies, including short term and long term reliability testing
Strong understanding of Design for Test, mistake proofing and requirements needed to test semiconductors and IC’s thoroughly and efficiently
Has experience in designing test hardware for a factory test solution as well as boards needed for test experiments and device characterization
Demonstrates strong verbal, written communication, reporting and presentation skills
An advocate for change for improvements and able to navigate and lead teams in change execution
Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and mentor his/her team to improve competency and performance of the individual and team
Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills, and effective in defining and meeting ambitious to stretched goals; experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing and NPI environment
Develop and execute appropriate KPI’s to ensure the stability, improvement of the factory as well as achieving strategic goals and initiatives
Demonstrated Strong Leadership of more than one of the following operations engineering teams: Test Engineering, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, NPI

Responsibilities

Lead the factory execution of stable, controlled, mistake proofed test/screening/reliability processes
Support execution of R/D and/or Operations test/screening/reliability roadmaps and CAPEX by working closely with business teams to ensure that test provides a competitive advantage in opening business opportunities for new products
Challenge the existing development processes and systems for improved efficiency in new product execution
Be the focal person to leverage existing industry technologies, including those from other Infineon sites, and when necessary, innovate to provide the best short to long-term solutions in the testing of new products
Provide leadership to the Unit Test Engineering team by facilitating collaboration and team cohesion. The result of this successful leadership will be engagement and empowerment of the team in meeting the business objectives for HiRel
Resolve highly complex development, manufacturing, procedural and system issues while involving experts through strong leadership, promotion of structure problem solving techniques, and timely decisions
Develop, coach, and mentor the team to improve performance.
Define and execute a strategy for the Unit Test Engineering team to provide best-in-class test solutions to build highly competitive (best cost, quality, and performance) products, while driving for efficiency in our factories
Utilize program management methodology to support the test development of new products, while meeting project scope, schedule, budget, resource, and the subsequent manufacturing quality, cost, mistake proofing and throughput targets
Lead a team of engineers and technicians who own the sustaining of test solutions for released products and for supporting R/D on the development of new products
Design for manufacturability and cost to ensure smooth transition to manufacturing