Product Development Engineer - Test Development

THE ROLE:

As part of the Product Engineering Organization, we deliver test and manufacturing solutions for Enterprise New Product Introduction (NPI). Our team is at the forefront of developing innovative products that drive next-generation processors for high-performance computing, data centers, and enterprise servers. As a Senior or Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Test Engineer, you will collaborate with design teams to guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality ATE Test solutions. You will assume ownership of specific test modules and/or the overall Test program, which involves ensuring content development and bring-up is in accordance with established validation protocols. Your responsibilities will include developing ATE test programs and designing test hardware for supported products. Additionally, you will be expected to evaluate and release robust test programs for production testing, ensuring that all quality, yield, and test time performance indicators are consistently met.

THE PERSON:

We seek a candidate with a deep commitment to technical expertise, who is eager to continuously learn and share knowledge within the team. The ideal applicant should possess a robust background in ATE development, preferably Advantest 93K, focused on test content and program creation. We value an engineer who is results-driven and demonstrates strong stakeholder management skills, essential for effective collaboration with diverse teams across AMD. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are required for successful engagement with our global workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with IP design, validation, and architecture teams to ensure comprehensive IP content coverage, and to develop, validate, and debug test patterns.
• Build and maintain test program infrastructure, leveraging the latest Best Known Methods.
• Evaluate and validate new product features, test conditions, methodologies, and test content during initial silicon bring-up.
• Conduct silicon characterization across various process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Correlate and release test programs for high-volume production environments.
• Lead initiatives to improve Key Performance Indicators, focusing on reducing test time, debugging yield issues, and enhancing product quality.
• Provide support for product qualification processes and assist in debugging customer returns.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience developing ATE test programs and patterns, with a preference for Advantest 93K platforms.
• Understanding of JTAG, BIST, and HSIO concepts.
• Experience designing ATE loadboards.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, or Python.
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Competence in statistical analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Solid understanding of modern computer architecture.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplines