ATE Development Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated ATE Development Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: ATE Development Engineer

Job ID: 155229

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Redmond, WA - Onsite

Role Overview

We are looking for ATE Development Engineer with strong hands-on experience in advanced silicon test development. This role will work onsite in Redmond, WA, collaborating with Product Engineering, DV, DFT, and Test teams to develop, characterize, debug, and deploy ATE solutions for next-generation silicon devices.

Key Responsibilities

ATE & Test Development

• Develop and debug Advantest V93000 (93K) test programs using SmarTest 8 .
• Create manufacturing test solutions and support silicon bring-up.
• Develop test content for Scan, MBIST, JTAG, I2C, SPI, and digital interfaces .
• Support ATE test development from initial silicon through characterization and debug.

Pattern Generation & DFT

• Convert DV outputs into production-ready test patterns.
• Generate, validate, and debug Scan, MBIST, ATPG, and protocol-level tests .
• Partner closely with Design, DV, and DFT teams on test strategy and coverage closure.

Silicon Validation & Debug

• Execute silicon characterization and validation plans.
• Debug silicon, tester, load board, and pattern failures.
• Perform data analysis to identify test and silicon issues.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of semiconductor ATE development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Advantest V93000 (93K) .
• Extensive experience with SmarTest 8 .
• Experience with ATE test program development and debugging .
• Experience with pattern generation/conversion .
• Experience supporting silicon bring-up and characterization activities.
• Knowledge of Scan, MBIST, ATPG, JTAG, I2C, SPI, and digital interfaces .
• Strong understanding of the semiconductor product development lifecycle .
• Strong debugging and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with VTRAN or equivalent pattern-conversion tools .
• Experience working closely with DV and DFT teams .
• Experience supporting lab-based silicon development and characterization.
• Exposure to Quantum or Cryogenic Computing silicon is a plus.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $95000/Year

Pay Range Maximum: $192000/Year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to View email address on click.appcast.io for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.