NPI Test Engineering Manager

1 Year ago • 8 Years +

Quality Assurance

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a team developing test solutions for automotive radar semiconductor products. The role involves defining test strategies for new radar ICs, overseeing ATE program development, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards like AEC-Q100, ISO 26262, and IATF 16949. Responsibilities include driving yield improvement, optimizing test times, reducing costs, managing test infrastructure, and supporting root cause analysis. The position requires collaboration with design, DFT, product, and reliability teams, as well as interfacing with remote test sites and OSATs. The manager will mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering innovation.

Good To Have:

Experience with Advantest SMT8, ExaScale
Experience with radar signal processing
Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, APQP
Agile/Scrum framework experience
German language proficiency

Must Have:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years semiconductor test engineering experience
3+ years leadership experience
Strong RF/mmWave testing experience
Familiarity with automotive standards
Proficiency in C/C++ or Java
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Perks:

Competitive compensation
Performance-based incentives
Flexible working hours
Hybrid work options
Relocation support
Collaborative, high-tech environment
Opportunities to shape autonomous driving

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We are looking for an experienced and driven Test Engineering Manager to lead a test development team for automotive radar semiconductor products. Based in Hamburg, you will play a key role in ensuring our radar ICs meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and automotive compliance. This position requires deep technical expertise in RF/mmWave testing, leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of automotive quality frameworks such as AEC-Q100, ISO 26262, and IATF 16949.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of test engineers in the development and deployment of test solutions for radar ICs, including wafer-level and final test.
Define test strategies for new radar products, ensuring coverage of RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains.
Oversee the development of ATE test programs and hardware (load boards, probe cards) for mmWave radar ICs.
Ensure compliance with automotive standards and customer-specific radar performance requirements.
Collaborate with design, DFT, product, and reliability engineering teams to define test coverage and validation plans.
Drive yield improvement, test time optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
Manage demand for test infrastructure including CAPEX proposals.
Support root cause analysis for test escapes, field returns, and yield anomalies.
Interface with remote internal test sites and OSATs for production ramp-up and volume support.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in semiconductor test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong experience in RF/mmWave testing, preferably in automotive radar applications (e.g., 77 GHz).
Proficiency with ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest, Teradyne) and RF test instrumentation.
Familiarity with automotive standards (AEC-Q100, ISO 26262, IATF 16949).
Sound understanding of semiconductor development and manufacturing processes.
Strong programming skills in C/C++, or Java.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.