Lead Test Engineer & Strategic Owner – HVP ACDC Product Line

Job description

**About the Role** We’re looking for a driven and experienced Senior Test Engineer to join our High Voltage Power (HVP) ACDC Product Line team as part of the Production & Customer Support [PCS] Team. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, technically challenging environments and are passionate about driving excellence in production test development, quality improvement, and cost optimization. You’ll start as a Lead Test Engineer, owning technical execution and strategy for production and customer support activities, with a strong career pathway toward a Sustaining Manager role as the team scales. This position offers exceptional visibility across product lines, business units, and global test operations, making it a great opportunity for long-term professional growth. **What You’ll Do** **Test Development & Release** - Design and release robust test hardware and software for samples, qualification, and production builds [ETS-364, ETS-88, ETS-800 tester platforms]. - Coordinate test release schedules across assembly and test (A/T) sites, ensuring on-time delivery. - Define and manage test time budgets, maintaining balance between cost and performance. - Validate solution stability through GRR and TCS analysis, with clear documentation. - Drive strategies for BU with TTS team for product ramps and enable PPITs for the same **Quality & Reliability Ownership** - Drive customer-return issues to closure, ensuring root cause and corrective actions are fully executed. - Lead MOS/SOS quality releases and test coverage improvements. - Collaborate with the CQE and applications teams to develop TCI solutions and address customer feedback. **Cost Optimization & Production Efficiency** - Analyze and propose test cost reduction strategies to improve cost of goods sold (COGS). - Lead test ramp readiness reviews and update PLM/BU leadership - Own Spitfire cost-saving updates and ensure consistent reporting. - Work cross functionally to enable fab, Assy and Test offloads **Qualification & Reliability Testing** - Define qualification plans jointly with QREs including EQDB submissions. - Develop and support reliability hardware and test vectors (BI/HTOL testing). - Manage lab coordination, pre-/post-reliability testing, and qualification tracking. **Manufacturing & Flow Setup** - Partner with packaging and production teams to ensure optimal assembly and test efficiency. - Execute ATSS setups (ARC, MB generation, CDDS loading, etc.), working closely with A/T sites. - Manage material movement and planning to maintain aggressive cycle times and throughput. **Data Analysis & Yield Optimization** - Analyze characterization, probe, and final test data using Spotfire and Mbayse tools. - Leverage test data to identify marginalities, drive corrective actions, and improve yield. - Guide decisions using datasheets, legacy programs, and Starfish references as golden sources. **What You Bring** **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field. - 4+ years of hands-on ATE experience, preferably on ETS-364. - Strong proficiency in test development, debug, and data-driven problem solving. - Proven ability to interface across cross-functional teams (Test, Design/Systems, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product). - Excellent verbal & written communication skills **Preferred Skills** - Experience on multiple ATE platforms including ETS-88 and ETS-800. - Familiarity with Eagle platform debug and power-device characterization. - Bench testing and failure analysis experience is a plus. - In-depth understanding of TI systems (SWR, ATSS, Lab Management tools). - Strong command over data visualization tools — Spotfire, Mbayse, or equivalent. - Excellent communication, scheduling, and multi-tasking skills. **Why Join Us** - **Make an Impact:** Own end-to-end test strategy for critical high-voltage power products. - **Visibility & Growth:** Regular interaction with PLM and BU leaders ensures strong career visibility. - **Career Advancement:** High-performing engineers can quickly progress into a Sustaining Manager role. - **Technical Challenge:** Work on cutting-edge power devices and complex ATE and bench systems. - **Global Exposure:** Collaborate with international A/T sites, CQE teams, and customers. **Additional Information** - **Travel:** Occasional travel to A/T sites and customer locations as needed.