Sr./Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy and Governance (25%):
Develop and implement comprehensive test engineering strategies and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives
Establish test architectures, methodologies, and performance metrics
Design innovative test solutions to address complex semiconductor validation challenges
Lead the development of test key performance indicators and quality models
Ensure alignment between test strategies and broader product and business initiatives
Test Technology Leadership (20%):
Direct test technology selection and implementation for major product divisions
Establish test platforms, equipment standards, and qualification methodologies
Lead adoption of advanced test technologies and measurement systems
Oversee test architecture development and infrastructure strategies
Ensure optimal test technology selection for product quality, reliability, and cost objectives
Test Performance and Optimization (15%):
Lead test optimization programs and performance excellence initiatives
Establish advanced test efficiency methodologies, coverage strategies, and quality frameworks
Direct implementation of statistical test methods and adaptive test approaches
Develop comprehensive cost of test models and optimization strategies
Drive continuous improvement of test effectiveness, coverage, and efficiency
Test Innovation and Next-Generation Solutions (15%):
Direct test innovation programs and technology advancement initiatives
Establish test research and development priorities and approaches
Lead implementation of disruptive test technologies and methodologies
Develop next-generation test capabilities aligned with future product technologies
Drive technological leadership in semiconductor test approaches
Team Leadership and Development (15%):
Lead, manage, and develop a team of test engineering professionals
Establish performance expectations and career development frameworks
Implement talent management strategies to build organizational test capabilities
Create a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Provide mentorship and guidance to develop next-generation test leaders
Strategic Business Partnership (10%):
Serve as senior advisor to business leadership on test strategy and quality assurance
Partner with business leaders on addressing strategic challenges through test approaches
Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality on
integrated initiatives
Support business transformations with enabling test strategies
Represent test engineering function in senior leadership forums
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
8-10 years of progressive experience in semiconductor test engineering leadership
3+ years of management experience leading test teams
Advanced knowledge of semiconductor test methodologies, equipment platforms, and quality frameworks
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and product development environment required
Qualifications
Expert knowledge of semiconductor test principles, methodologies, and technologies
Advanced understanding of test economics, coverage optimization,
and quality-cost trade-offs
Strong leadership skills with ability to develop and motivate engineering teams
Strategic thinking with business acumen
to align test strategies with organizational objectives
Excellent program management capabilities with experience leading major test initiatives
Superior communication and presentation skills at executive level
Experience with test technology implementation and infrastructure development
Proven ability to drive test excellence and quality improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Change management expertise
Knowledge of semiconductor devices, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
Travel Requirements
Moderate travel required (15-25% of time)
Includes travel to test facilities, manufacturing sites, and customer locations
Level Of Authority
Directs test engineering operations for major business divisions
Makes decisions regarding test strategies, technology selections, and resource allocation
Approves significant test architectures and methodology changes
Influences executive decisions on matters affecting product quality and
test investments
Manages substantial test engineering resources and improvement initiatives
Represents test engineering function in senior leadership forums
Job Complexity
Addresses highly complex test challenges requiring strategic vision and innovative solutions
Balances competing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups and business units
Navigates ambiguous technical situations with minimal guidance
Develops comprehensive strategies to address unprecedented test challenges
Requires deep understanding of semiconductor device characteristics, technology trends, and business operations
Expected to anticipate emerging test requirements and position function for future success

Work arrangement
Yes