Test Manager | PADC

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Texas Instruments is seeking a Test Manager for the Precision Analog to Digital Converters team. The Test Manager manages the planning, development, and implementation of procedures for the testing and evaluation of ADCs. The Test Manager also specifies tests to be performed, compiles data, and makes recommendations for changes required in testing equipment procedures, manufacturing processes, new testing requirements and/or design of testing equipment. You will also recommend the purchase of test equipment and select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a test engineering team and drive test strategies for cutting edge precision 24-bit ADCs


• Working with a broad range of ADCs with built-in features such as amplifiers, oscillators, references, LDOs, temperature sensors, DACs and embedded processors


• Develop and drive innovation in test to drive test cost to entitlement


• Optimize production test programs, including test time reduction activities, and yield Improvement


• Develop and drive TI technology for Design for Test (DFT), design verification, failure analysis and qualification of products


• Translate defect driven test suites to production test solutions that also validate spec performance


• Create and implement highly optimized tester agnostic & design centric test methods


• Analyze test data to thoroughly understand and resolve problems


• Present analysis and conclusions to internal customer teams in a comprehensive and effective manner


• Manage, coach, and train a team of product/test engineers to a higher level of performance and ability


• Collaborate and work in a team environment with Design, Validation, Product, Applications, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality and Reliability in all aspects of new product development and production release.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)


• 5+ years of relevant experience in analog testing


• 2+ years experience of leadership experience


• Proven history of technical accomplishment, planning, coordinating, executing on multiple projects simultaneously in the areas of test development and test cost reduction activities


• Great breadth of test platform and test technologies


• Advanced level of understanding and use of Advantest and/or Teradyne/Eagle ATE

Preferred qualifications:

• Track record of innovation in test methods


• Experience with ADC test/validation methodologies and debugging


• Willingness to learn new things even when it might not directly be related to the job role/responsibility


• Experience working with demanding customers with the highest standards in quality and reliability


• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills


• Demonstrated expertise in hardware debugging and failure analysis


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions


• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery


• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment


• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results