Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Company: Synopsys
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description and Requirements

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Synopsys is the industry leader in providing cutting edge emulation, simulation and prototyping hardware and software solutions. These solutions are provided to chip manufacturing companies who are engineering next generation chip development from design to silicon. Synopsys provides superior quality along with best-in-class customer service and support. We are looking for responsive, dedicated individuals to help support our Operations team.

Job Description:

This Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer will play a key role in managing our manufacturing process with our global CM locations. More specifically, this person will own all aspects of PCBA and System / Unit level Manufacturing Functional Testing. Work hands-on with R&D to define test processes and required System / Unit run-in testing. Assist our CMs in the implementation of the manufacturing test process from the prototype build to the final production release. The Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer will have the ability to identify any manufacturing functional testing challenges that affect the quality and integrity of our PCBA and Unit level assemblies. Review test related defects to identify root cause analysis. Additional activities will include the creation and management of KPI's and other metrics which will need to be reported on a regular basis. This individual will need to work cross-functionally with other team members, will need to manage changes in priorities and execute plans in a high-tech, highly energized, team-oriented environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• On-site support of production functional product testing, disposition/review of functional test data.
• Production test infrastructure support to repair, replace, or de-bug Test Fixture, Chassis Test, System Integration Test.
• Perform SW/FW factory qualification testing - complete package review, ensure consistency of test results, expose instabilities to be reported to R&D.
• Conducts feasibility and functional requirements studies for functional test routines, focusing on achieving quality results.
• Develop functional test process based on R&D released test and verification diagnostics.
• Performs test engineering services to diagnose SW/FW, hardware failures to identify the root cause of failure.
• Working knowledge of various lab instrumentation and data collection tools.
• Participates as a team member or lead for manufacturing improvement projects.
  Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in engineering or computer science.
  • 5+ years of experience in a functional test role.
  • Managed a project to lead NPI project from a production test process.
  • Ability to document and present project objectives for a weekly / monthly management review.
  • Experience with statical analysis - excel, mini-tab, tableau, etc. Charts - Graph - First Pass Yield.
  • Successfully root cause issues to component level and engage stakeholders for a resolution strategy.
  • Troubleshoot SW/FW issues and resolve with coordinating with R&D Engineering team.
  • Carry out precise instructions and interpretation of electrical schematics.
  • Strong teamwork, effective problem solving and sound decision making.
  • Working knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and repair process.
  • Resolves issues in creative ways.
  • Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Executes projects from start to completion. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Determines and develops recommendations to solutions.
  • Works on team-driven or task-oriented projects. May guide more junior peers with aspects of their job.
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.ABOUT US
    At Synopsys, we're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.
    
    Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips-faster. We're the world's leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. And we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance-eliminating months off their project schedules.
    
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    The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $93,000-$162,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.
    
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