NXP Semiconductors

Principal Test Engineer

NXP Semiconductors$130K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in test engineering, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Proficiency in developing test plans and programs for integrated circuits.
  • Strong background in hardware design for high-frequency applications.
  • Experience in PVT characterization and IC qualification processes.
  • Familiarity with statistical data analysis and design of experiments (DOE).
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of ATE solutions for automotive processors from concept to production.
  • Create detailed test plans and programs for chip integrated circuits.
  • Design loadboards capable of supporting multi-gigahertz testing.
  • Execute PVT characterization and manage first silicon bring-up processes.
  • Optimize yield and reduce costs using statistical methods and experiments.
  • Collaborate globally with various engineering teams and subcontractors.
  • Manage the product lifecycle from release to customer support.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development in high-performance automotive technology.
  • Engagement in innovative projects across global teams.
  • Contribution to the development of cutting-edge automotive solutions.
  • Supportive collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in customer-facing aspects, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Full Job Description
The Principal Test Engineer leads the creation and deployment of production-ready Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions for high-performance automotive processors from concept through high-volume mass production.
  • Develop test plans and test programs for IP within the chip.
  • Hardware Design: Design ATE loadboards for multi-gigahertz range.
  • Characterization & Validation: Execute PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) characterization, first silicon bring-up, and IC qualification.
  • Yield & Cost Optimization: Utilize statistical data processing and design of experiments (DOE) to enhance yield and drive down test time and manufacturing costs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner globally with analog/digital design, product engineering, quality assurance, and offshore assembly/test subcontractors (OSATs).
  • Lifecycle Support: Oversee production release, define test limits, and manage customer support or customer returns.


More information about NXP in the United States...

#LI-6692

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 35 countries, including 11,200 engineers in 33 countries. NXP reported revenue of $8.88 billion in 2020. The company's products are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. NXP is the co-inventor of near field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony and supplies NFC chip sets that enable mobile payments, as well as secure access to cars and buildings.
Learn more about NXP Semiconductors
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$52 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at NXP Semiconductors

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Principal Test Engineer jobs: