IC Test Lead – DC-DC Converter & Power Solutions

Job description

⚡ Power the Future — One Test at a Time At Texas Instruments , our engineers don't just test chips — they ensure the reliability, quality, and performance of the technology powering the world's most demanding applications. If you're a test engineering expert with a passion for power electronics and silicon validation, this is your opportunity. 🔎 About the Role We are looking for an experienced IC Test Engineer – DC-DC Converter & Power Solutions to join our Mid-Vin Buck team within TI's Power Products division. You will own the full test lifecycle — from test plan generation to volume production release — for cutting-edge mid-voltage regulators serving enterprise, industrial, AI, and autonomous driving markets. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role where your work directly ensures that millions of power devices shipped globally meet the highest quality standards. 📌 Key Responsibilities • Partner with design teams to understand device specifications and generate comprehensive test plans • Create and optimize ATE test and characterization programs • Design ATE hardware interface boards for silicon validation • Debug and characterize silicon on ATE; correlate with bench measurements • Perform statistical yield analysis , debug yield fallout, and drive yield improvement • Support failure analysis tasks and comprehensive device debugging • Drive silicon qualification including qual hardware development • Lead test strategy definition for new DC-DC converter products • Manage product release to volume production in collaboration with manufacturing teams • Champion robust, cost-effective test solutions while maintaining accountability for product quality 🛠️ Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of relevant test engineering experience (8+ preferred) • Hands-on ATE experience — Teradyne Eagle preferred; iFlex, LTX, or VLCT also considered • Proven experience in characterization & production test program and hardware development • Strong knowledge of electronic devices, circuits, and analog test techniques • Data analysis proficiency using Spotfire, dataPower , or equivalent STDF-based tools • Experience with lab equipment — oscilloscopes, power supplies, sourcemeters, electronic loads • Solid understanding of IC product development lifecycle from concept to volume production • Experience in yield improvement and test time reduction initiatives 🌟 Preferred Qualifications • Mixed-signal test experience on ATE, especially for power products • Experience with test program offload to offshore manufacturing sites • Programming skills in C++, Python, or C# • Familiarity with revision control tools • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment 🌱 Growth: Work on industry-leading power IC technology shaping AI, EVs & industrial systems 🏆 Impact: Your test strategies ensure quality for millions of devices shipped globally 🤝 Culture: Collaborative, inclusive & innovation-driven engineering environment 💰 Compensation: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits & long-term incentives 📚 Learning: Access to world-class ATE tools, R&D resources & cross-functional expertise 🔬 Innovation: Work alongside top semiconductor test & design engineers in the industry