ATE Test Engineer Junior

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ATE Test Engineer Junior

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated ATE Test Engineer to join our semiconductor test engineering team in Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis), France. In this role, you will contribute to the development, validation, and optimization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions used to characterize and qualify advanced semiconductor devices and IP products.

Working closely with design, product, and validation teams across France, India, and the United States, you will support the entire product lifecycle - from early test development and silicon bring-up to production ramp-up and customer qualification. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in semiconductor testing, characterization, and data analysis within a global and collaborative environment. Based on internal job descriptions and related ATE engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for wafer sort and final test

Convert design test patterns (e.g., VCD, wgl, stil) into ATE-compatible formats

Generate and execute functional, parametric, characterization, and debug test programs

Define test strategy, coverage, and limits in alignment with design specifications

Perform silicon bring-up, characterization, and shmoo analysis

Collect, process, and analyze ATE data using scripts and tools

Debug failing devices in collaboration with design, IP, and product engineering teams

Contribute to test methodologies and best practices

Optimize test time, cost, and quality

Work closely with cross-functional teams and support production ramp and customer qualification

Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, curve tracers) for validation and debug

Contribute to loadboard and hardware interface development when needed

Required Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

This position targets a junior engineer (0–3 years of experience).

Technical Skills

Understanding of semiconductor device testing and characterization methodologies.

Programming experience in one or more languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.

Knowledge of data analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging techniques.

Familiarity with digital electronics and semiconductor fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

First experience with ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest 93K, Teradyne)

Basic knowledge of DFT and functional test methodologies

First experience with hardware design (loadboards, packages)

Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes

Basic knowledge of digital, mixed-signal, or memory testing (CMOS, DRAM, SRAM)

Soft Skills

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Curious mindset and willingness to learn new technologies.

Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.

Good communication and collaboration skills.

Good level of English required.

Location

Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis), France. The role involves regular collaboration with engineering teams located in France, India, and the United States.

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