Senior Engineer II - Test

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Engineer II - Test to join our Test Engineering team at the San Jose, CA office. This position is part of the Microcontroller BU Operations team, supporting the FPGA business unit, which focuses on high reliability, secured and low power FPGA for use in different application segments. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for implementing and developing ATE test solutions and sustaining test programs and its hardware. The ideal candidate will have a background with Teradyne J750 or similar ATE experience in wafer sort and final test ATE test program on both development and sustaining, and a strong ability to solve technical problems and manage projects and its priorities. Define and implement manufacturing test solutions for semiconductor wafer sort and final test Develop test strategy to cover specification, design and qualification of silicon, test hardware/equipment Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technology, automation and methodology to improve production efficiency Analyze electronics and components for failures in manufacturing and operations. Complete root cause analysis and implement fixes to improve yield, performance, and/or manufacturability Proactively identify and mitigate production risks and troubleshoot problems and defects Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree, Master’s degree preferred. 8+ years of relevant experience. Exposure to wafer sort and final test development through coursework, internships, or industry experience Proficient with programming languages such as Visual Basic, Perl, or similar. Good understanding of with post-silicon validation and verification. Familiarity with semiconductor back-end manufacturing Knowledgeable of digital and analog electronics, including board-level design and debug Excellent communication skills and a Team player Familiar with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic/spectrum analyzers, power supplies, multimeters, and so on. Preferred Qualifications Experience in developing and simulation of multisite probe cards Experience with Teradyne J750 is a plus. Exposure to programming hardware system is a plus U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 10% standing, 10% walking, 80% sitting, 100% indoors; Usual business hours Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster. 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