Test Engineer | Motor Drives

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Test Engineers identify critical points in integrated circuits that require testing and balance test coverage against test time and production cost. The role involves spending time in the lab, designing test hardware with software tools such as Cadence, developing test programs on an ATE simulator, and troubleshooting test programs or devices. This position supports testing Brushless DC Motor Drive products for automotive and industrial markets, including products using technologies such as GaN. The ideal candidate has experience developing probe and/or final tests for mixed-signal circuits. The role also involves product engineering activities such as improving yield and reducing test time, and supporting IC development from concept through volume production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
ATE experience with Teradyne Eagle or equivalent analog ATE, such as iFlex, LTX, VLCT, or V93k; Eagle experience is preferred and differentiating.
Experience developing characterization test programs and hardware.
Experience developing production test programs and hardware.
Strong technical knowledge of electronic devices, circuits, and analog test techniques.
Data analysis skills using Spotfire, dataPower, or an equivalent tool based on STDF.
Experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, and loads.
Experience with product engineering activities such as yield improvement and test time reduction.
Strong understanding of the IC product development process, from concept to volume production.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mixed-signal test techniques and developing mixed-signal tests on TI roadmap testers.
Experience offloading test programs and hardware to TI offshore manufacturing sites.
Programming or scripting proficiency in C++, Python, or C#.
LabVIEW or TestStand experience.
Experience with revision control tools such as Subversion or Git.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in teams with people across different functions.
Strong time management skills and ability to deliver projects on time.
Ability to build strong, influential relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to take initiative and drive results.

Responsibilities

Identify critical device points for testing while balancing test coverage and production test cost.
Design test hardware using software tools such as Cadence.
Develop test programs using an ATE simulator.
Troubleshoot test programs and devices.
Develop tests for Brushless DC Motor Drive products for automotive and industrial markets.
Perform product engineering activities, including yield improvement and test time reduction.
Support IC product development from concept through volume production.