NPI Test Process Development Engineer

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled NPI Test Process Engineer to develop, manage, and improve test processes for new silicon chip products within our supply chain team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in test process development, problem-solving, and project management, with a focus on silicon chip testing. test process development, problem-solving, and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in test process development, NPI, or a related field, with a focus on silicon chip testing. 2+ years of experience working in semiconductor testing industry at ATE facility within foundary and/or test service provider like Teradyne preferred
Experience in test hardware (load board, socket, handler, probe card) and related PCB design and/or digital silicon design and DFT techniques, standards related to sort/test and silicon qualification
Experience in designing, and analyzing experiments to improve yield and performance
Hardware/circuit knowledge particularly JTAG/PCIe/BL1, as well as overall PCBA design and layout
Working knowledge of SQL database and external Github or similar
Experience working with test engineers, OSAT partners, external labs on REL qualification (ESD, temperature, humidity, etc.)
Participate & support Failure Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action
Review design documents ensuring functional test and debug requirements are maintained
Familiarity with industry-standard test protocols, such as JTAG, I2C, and SPI

Responsibilities

Develop and implement test processes for new silicon chip products, including wafer-level testing, package-level testing, and board-level testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test process alignment with product requirements and manufacturing capabilities
Drive test process efficiency and quality improvements through data analysis and problem-solving
Manage test process documentation, including test plans, test reports, and test procedures
Participate in the development of Design for Testability (DfT) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) guidelines for new silicon chip products
Work with external test houses and OSATs to develop and qualify test processes for new silicon chip products
Act as a critical-to-quality (CTQ) leader during NPIs, ensuring test process quality and reliability
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including those related to quality, safety, and intellectual property
Experience with centralized test data workflow management / handling test data in SQL database/data analysis preferred

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program