Tesla · 3 months ago
NPI Test Process Development Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $197K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a highly skilled NPI Test Process Development Engineer to develop, manage, and improve test processes for new silicon chip products within their supply chain team. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving efficiency and quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement test processes for new silicon chip products, including wafer-level testing, package-level testing, and board-level testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test process alignment with product requirements and manufacturing capabilities
Drive test process efficiency and quality improvements through data analysis and problem-solving
Manage test process documentation, including test plans, test reports, and test procedures
Participate in the development of Design for Testability (DfT) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) guidelines for new silicon chip products
Work with external test houses and OSATs to develop and qualify test processes for new silicon chip products
Act as a critical-to-quality (CTQ) leader during NPIs, ensuring test process quality and reliability
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including those related to quality, safety, and intellectual property
Experience with centralized test data workflow management / handling test data in SQL database/data analysis preferred
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in test process development, NPI, or a related field, with a focus on silicon chip testing
2+ years of experience working in semiconductor testing industry at ATE facility within foundry and/or test service provider like Teradyne
Experience in test hardware (load board, socket, handler, probe card) and related PCB design and/or digital silicon design and DFT techniques, standards related to sort/test and silicon qualification
Experience in designing, and analyzing experiments to improve yield and performance
Hardware/circuit knowledge particularly JTAG/PCIe/BL1, as well as overall PCBA design and layout
Working knowledge of SQL database and external Github or similar
Experience working with test engineers, OSAT partners, external labs on REL qualification (ESD, temperature, humidity, etc.)
Participate & support Failure Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action
Review design documents ensuring functional test and debug requirements are maintained
Familiarity with industry-standard test protocols, such as JTAG, I2C, and SPI
Preferred
Experience with centralized test data workflow management / handling test data in SQL database/data analysis
2+ years of experience working in semiconductor testing industry at ATE facility within foundry and/or test service provider like Teradyne
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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