Staff Test Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $130,400–$195,600 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 28, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 500 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Test Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

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The Staff Test Engineer - Automated Test Equipment joins a results-oriented Test Engineering team to impact the quality, cost, and time-to-market of microprocessors. This role involves working across the product lifecycle to develop characterization test plans, identify coverage gaps, and build hardware and software infrastructure. Key responsibilities include developing and debugging Automated Test Equipment test patterns, performing post-silicon characterization, and conducting root-cause analysis for silicon performance, yield, and manufacturing processes. The position requires expertise in SCAN, BIST, and functional ATE test pattern debug. Required skills include Unix and Windows proficiency, Python scripting, Git, VS Code, and Bash. Candidates should possess experience with Advantest V93K SMT8, Load Boards, and Probe Cards while solving complex problems in semiconductor physics, architecture, and power optimization for SoC products.

What does a Test Engineer earn?

Median $124050 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

ATE Python Unix Windows Git Bash VS Code SCAN BIST SoC GPU Architecture x86 Architecture AI ML Semiconductor Manufacturing root-cause analysis Data Analysis Hardware Infrastructure

What you'll do

Develop hardware, software, and test content to meet product cost and quality requirements.
Perform post-silicon characterization, product definition, and performance optimization for prototype samples.
Optimize product yield and test hardware costs to maximize overall profitability.
Establish specifications for infrastructure required to support production test and debug.
Identify thermal and electrical design requirements and develop test programs for manufacturing windows.
Validate ATE hardware and software systems while troubleshooting and root-causing technical issues.
Collect and analyze data to facilitate engineering decisions during silicon hardware development.
Develop scalable infrastructure, automation, and standardization for multiple product lines.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
Experience with SCAN, BIST, and functional ATE test pattern debug and characterization (preferred).
Hands-on ATE test experience, specifically with Advantest V93K SMT8 (preferred).
Transferable experience in semiconductors, including design, architecture, product test, or manufacturing (preferred).
Experience with computer architecture, especially GPU or x86 architecture (preferred).
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python (preferred).
Proficiency in Unix and Windows operating systems (preferred).
Experience with AI/ML solutions, developing skills/agents, or using tools like Git and VS Code (preferred).

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