Semtech
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StaffTestEngineer
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“Staff Test Engineer at Semtech. Skills: Advantest V93000 platform, semiconductor ATE testing, high-speed mixed-signal IC testing, wafer and package-level testing, ATE characterisation, reliability and qualification screening solutions, test solution deployment. Develop, deploy, and optimise semiconductor test solutions. Work across wafer and package-level testing”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling the successful transition of advanced analog and mixed-signal ICs from design into high-volume production; ensure silicon is fully characterised, robustly tested, and production-ready; optimise test efficiency; ensure consistent product quality across global manufacturing sites; delivering robust, high-quality, and efficient test solutions under demanding project timelines; improve yield; reduce test time; enhance overall manufacturing efficiency; Deliver high-quality, accurate test results aligned with quality standards; Take ownership of test solutions that directly impact product performance and yield; Drive continuous improvement in test efficiency and manufacturing quality
Industry & Context.
engineering insight directly influences product performance, yield, and time-to-market
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, 3–5 years’ experience in semiconductor ATE testing, Experience supporting offshore test or production environments, background in high-speed mixed-signal IC testing, Understanding of high-speed PCB design and schematic development
Nice to Have
Advantest V93000 preferred
What You'll Do.
and optimise semiconductor test solutions
Work across wafer and package-level testing
Support the full product lifecycle from early silicon evaluation through to mass production
Qualification support
Deployment to offshore OSAT partners
Develop and implement wafer and package-level test solutions on the Advantest V93000 platform
including hardware and software development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new designs and provide structured feedback from ATE results
Participate in design reviews and support implementation of analog and digital Design for Test (DFT) techniques
Work with Product Engineering to complete ATE characterisation ensuring IC robustness and test coverage
Develop reliability and qualification screening solutions to support device life testing and qualification
Deploy test solutions to offshore OSAT manufacturing sites and support production ramp-up activities
Lead or participate in periodic test review meetings with project stakeholders
Optimise existing test solutions to improve yield
and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with design, product engineering, and offshore manufacturing partners; close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams; Build collaborative relationships across design, product, validation, test, and applications teams; Collaborate with world-class engineering teams across multiple disciplines
Communication Scope
Produce clear, concise, and timely technical reports and project updates (written and verbal)
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects across different stages of the product lifecycle, aggressive project timelines
Full Job Description
**Location:** Bristol — Semtech Bristol Design Centre (Bradley Stoke, United Kingdom) **Hybrid Model:** On-site (4 days per week: Monday–Thursday) ## Our Team: At Semtech, our Test Engineering team is responsible for enabling the successful transition of advanced analog and mixed-signal ICs from design into high-volume production. We operate at the centre of product development, working closely with design, product engineering, and offshore manufacturing partners to ensure silicon is fully characterised, robustly tested, and production-ready. Our engineers develop scalable ATE solutions, optimise test efficiency, and ensure consistent product quality across global manufacturing sites. This is a highly technical and collaborative environment where engineering insight directly influences product performance, yield, and time-to-market. ## Job Summary: We are looking for a Staff Test Engineer to develop, deploy, and optimise semiconductor test solutions using the **Advantest V93000 platform**. You will work across wafer and package-level testing, supporting the full product lifecycle from early silicon evaluation through to mass production. This includes test development, characterisation, qualification support, and deployment to offshore OSAT partners. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and a strong focus on delivering robust, high-quality, and efficient test solutions under demanding project timelines. ## Responsibilities: • Develop and implement wafer and package-level test solutions on the Advantest V93000 platform, including hardware and software development • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new designs and provide structured feedback from ATE results • Participate in design reviews and support implementation of analog and digital Design for Test (DFT) techniques • Work with Product Engineering to complete ATE characterisation ensuring IC robustness and test coverage • Develop reliability and qualificat
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