Nxp semiconductors

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Principal Engineer to lead the end-to-end design, development, integration, and validation of advanced ATE test hardware. This senior technical role combines deep hands-on expertise with cross-functional influence to deliver robust, high-performance test solutions that enable successful new-product introduction and high-volume manufacturing.

About Nxp semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in ATE test hardware design and development within the semiconductor industry.
• Proven track record of delivering complex test hardware solutions in a fast-paced new-product-development and manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects, managing external suppliers, and balancing technical performance, quality, cost, risk, and schedule.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate and influence across global and multicultural teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete ATE test hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture through design, verification, validation, release, and production support.
• Design and review complex test hardware, including load boards, probe cards, sockets, and related interfaces for wafer sort and final test applications.
• Lead schematic, stack-up, component-placement, routing, and design reviews, with particular focus on signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, reliability, and first-time-right execution.
• Perform or guide SI/PI analysis, design simulation, hardware bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation.
• Partner closely with Business Line Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and external manufacturing partners to ensure technical alignment, quality, cost, and schedule performance.