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Principal Test Engineer

Insight Global

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Principal NPI Test Engineer to serve as the technical authority and strategic leader for new product introduction test development in our mixed-signal product portfolio. This role demands a proven innovator who can architect comprehensive test solutions spanning from early silicon validation through high-volume production. The ideal candidate will drive testability standards across the organization, lead complex multi-disciplinary projects, and deliver breakthrough test methodologies that enable next-generation high-speed communication products operating at 200Gbps and beyond.

Key Responsibilities: • Own multiple NPI projects from start to finish • Train and guide junior engineers • Develop/debug ATE test programs on Advantest V93000 (93K) • Support test development on Teradyne uFlex for analog/sensing products • Review test hardware designs (load boards, probe interfaces) • Perform hands-on lab work: bring-up, silicon debug, and production release • Partner with design teams on DFT and testability requirements • Support characterization, correlation, and test readiness reviews •Transfer solutions to OSAT/manufacturing sites and drive yield improvements

Skills and Requirements

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related) • 8+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience • Experience owning NPI programs (concept → production) • Advantest V93000 (93K) / SmarTest 7/8 or Teradyne UltraFLEX experience • Knowledge of DFT (BIST, scan, boundary scan) • RF experience • High-speed (signal integrity, jitter, BER, >40GHz) • SerDes / CDR / high-speed I/O (200Gbps+) • Advantest 93K instruments (PS1600/PS3600, Wave Scale RF) • Teradyne uFlex (HSD200, DC30) + capacitive sensing • Automotive (AEC-Q100) knowledge • PCB design (Cadence, Altium), wafer-level test, probe cards • Data analytics / ML for yield improvement

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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