Senior Semiconductor Test Engineer

Senior Semiconductor Test Engineer
Tucson, AZ

A growing advanced technology manufacturer is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Test Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and sustainment of semiconductor test processes supporting both new product introduction and high-volume production. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving test strategy, yield improvement, process stability, and manufacturing excellence across a complex semiconductor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of semiconductor test processes and methodologies.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting complex test, reliability, and yield-related issues.
• Analyze device performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support design changes and product transitions by ensuring test readiness, documentation accuracy, and process robustness.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support successful product launches and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop and optimize automated test equipment (ATE), fixtures, software, and data collection systems to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Drive yield enhancement, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision making.
• Apply statistical methods and structured problem-solving techniques to improve process capability and product performance.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members while promoting engineering best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in semiconductor device testing, characterization, manufacturing, or related engineering environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Experience with automated test systems, data acquisition platforms, and statistical analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor device physics and electrical performance characterization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronic devices, or related technologies.
• Programming experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments and new product introduction activities.
• Demonstrated success driving yield improvement, reliability enhancement, and operational excellence initiatives.