ATE Digital & Mixed-Signal Validation / Test Development Engineer

ATE Digital & Mixed-Signal Validation / Test Development Engineer Location: Coimbatore, Bengaluru, IndiaWork Mode: OnsiteExperience: 3 -10 Years Role Overview We are looking for an ATE Digital & Mixed-Signal Validation/Test Development Engineer to support semiconductor product validation, characterization, and production test development. The role involves developing ATE test programs, silicon bring-up, engineering validation, and production test optimization across Wafer Sort (WS) and Final Test (FT). The engineer will work closely with Product Engineering, Design, Reliability, Applications, and Manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop ATE test programs from scratch for Wafer Sort (WS) and Final Test (FT).Perform first silicon bring-up, engineering validation, and silicon debugging.Develop Functional, DC, AC, Timing, and Parametric test methodologies based on product specifications.Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering Validation (EV), Product Qualification, and Production Release.Perform silicon characterization across Process, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) conditions.Analyze Wafer Sort and Final Test data to improve yield, optimize test limits, and reduce test time.Develop and debug load boards, probe cards, interface hardware, and test fixtures.Perform failure analysis and root cause investigation by correlating ATE and bench measurements.Develop automation scripts for test execution, data analysis, and engineering productivity.Collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Foundry, Applications, and Manufacturing teams.Maintain technical documentation and validation reports.Support continuous improvement of production test methodologies and test coverage. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following:Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)Instrumentation EngineeringComputer EngineeringEmbedded SystemsVLSI DesignMicroelectronicsSemiconductor TechnologyRelated Engineering Discipline3 10 years of experience in semiconductor validation, characterization, ATE development, or production testing.Experience working on semiconductor products during engineering validation or production is preferred.Technical Skills ATE Platforms Advantest V93000 (93K)Teradyne UltraFLEXTeradyne J750NI Semiconductor Test System (NI STS)Validation & Test Development Wafer Sort (WS)Final Test (FT)Engineering ValidationSilicon CharacterizationFunctional TestingMixed-Signal TestingDigital TestingDC Parametric TestingAC Parametric TestingTiming CharacterizationSilicon DebugProgramming & Automation PythonCC++JavaVBTest Automation ScriptingATE Development Environment SmarTestIG-XLEagle VisionEquivalent ATE Development ToolsCommunication Interfaces SPII CUARTGPIOJTAGDDRUSBEthernetMIPIAdditional Semiconductor Knowledge ATPGScan TestingMemory BISTTest Pattern GenerationProduction Test OptimizationFailure AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisYield ImprovementPVT Characterization #LI-SD1 .