Senior Staff Engineer Test Technology Innovation

Skip to main contentJob SearchMy ActivityProfileCareersFAQsBenefitsJoin Talent NetworkSign InEnglishSingle Position#WeAreInView All JobsSenior Staff Engineer Test Technology InnovationKulim (Malaysia)Apply NowSave JobFind out how well your profile matches this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionBenefits and company informationJob IdHRC1723078Job FamilyResearch & DevelopmentType of EmploymentFull timeDuration of EmploymentPermanentJoin asProfessional (incl. Management Positions)Your RoleKey responsibilities in your new roleDevelop and lead key wafer function test hardware solutions, including tester-to-prober interfaces, probe interface boards, probe cards, docking hardware, and test head handling conceptsTranslate product, equipment, and manufacturing requirements into robust hardware concepts that support different device technologies, tester platforms, prober models, and production environmentsContribute to the definition, refinement, and standardization of prober docking solutions for broader usage, with focus on repeatability, planarity control, alignment accuracy, maintainability, safety, and ease of setupDrive hands-on design evaluation, hardware validation, first article assessment, debug, documentation, and release-to-production activities for wafer test hardwareSupport innovation in wafer-level test hardware for power, mixed-signal, discrete, and wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies, including high-current, high-voltage, thermal, and precision measurement applicationsWork closely with test engineering, product engineering, equipment engineering, manufacturing, quality, safety, and external suppliers to ensure hardware readiness for engineering builds, pilot runs, and production rampAnalyze and resolve technical issues related to probe card interface performance, pogo tower or direct docking concepts, cable or soft docking, test head manipulator operation, mechanical tolerance stack-up, planarity, and wafer probing repeatabilityCreate and maintain design guidelines, troubleshooting methods, validation checklists, technical reports, and best practices to improve hardware quality and reduce recurring issuesProvide technical guidance to engineers and technicians, share lessons learned, and help build internal capability in wafer test hardware development and prober integrationYour ProfileQualifications and skills to help you succeedBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Semiconductor Technology, or a related engineering disciplineTypically 8–12 years of relevant experience in semiconductor test, wafer probe, ATE hardware development, probe card technology, probe integration, test equipment engineering, or related hardware development rolesStrong practical understanding of wafer function test, wafer sort, probe process flow, probe card technologies, tester-to-prober integration, and production test requirementsHands-on experience with probe interface boards, probe cards, docking hardware, pogo towers, direct docking, cable or soft docking concepts, manipulators, and test head handling systems is highly preferredAbility to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, mechanical drawings, tolerance concepts, BOMs, and hardware design documentationExperience with hardware validation, equipment buyoff, production release, root-cause analysis, statistical data analysis, GR&R or repeatability studies, and structured problem-solving methods such as 8Dor DOEStrong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting capability, with the ability to convert complex technical constraints into practical, manufacturable, and maintainable hardware solutionsGood communication, stakeholder management, technical reporting, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with external suppliersSelf-driven, accountable, collaborative, and comfortable working independently across multiple technical topics in a fast-paced semiconductor...