Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy and Governance (25%)

- Develop and implement comprehensive test engineering strategies and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives
- Establish test architectures, methodologies, and performance metrics
- Design creative test solutions to address complex semiconductor validation challenges
- Lead the development of test key performance indicators and quality models
- Ensure alignment between test strategies and broader product and business initiatives

Test Technology Leadership (20%)

- Direct test technology selection and implementation for major product divisions
- Establish test platforms, equipment standards, and qualification methodologies
- Lead adoption of advanced test technologies and measurement systems
- Oversee test architecture development and infrastructure strategies
- Ensure optimal test technology selection for product quality, reliability, and cost objectives

Test Performance and Optimization (15%)

- Lead test optimization programs and performance excellence initiatives
- Establish advanced test efficiency methodologies, coverage strategies, and quality frameworks
- Direct implementation of statistical test methods and adaptive test approaches
- Develop comprehensive cost of test models and optimization strategies
- Drive continuous improvement of test effectiveness, coverage, and efficiency

Test Innovation and Next-Generation Solutions (15%)

- Direct test innovation programs and technology advancement initiatives
- Establish test research and development priorities and approaches
- Lead implementation of disruptive test technologies and methodologies




- Develop next-generation test capabilities aligned with future product technologies
- Drive technological leadership in semiconductor test approaches

Team Leadership and Development (15%)

- Lead, manage, and develop a team of test engineering professionals
- Establish performance expectations and career development frameworks
- Implement talent management strategies to build organizational test capabilities
- Create a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Provide mentorship and guidance to develop next-generation test leaders

Strategic Business Partnership (10%)

- Serve as senior advisor to business leadership on test strategy and quality assurance
- Partner with business leaders on addressing strategic challenges through test approaches
- Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality on integrated initiatives
- Support business transformations with enabling test strategies
- Represent test engineering function in senior leadership forums

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in semiconductor test engineering leadership




- 3+ years of management experience leading test teams
- Advanced knowledge of semiconductor test methodologies, equipment platforms, and quality frameworks
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and product development environment required

Qualifications

- Expert knowledge of semiconductor test principles, methodologies, and technologies
- Advanced understanding of test economics, coverage optimization, and quality-cost trade-offs
- Strong leadership skills with ability to develop and motivate engineering teams
- Strategic thinking with business acumen to align test strategies with organizational objectives
- Excellent program management capabilities with experience leading major test initiatives
- Superior communication and presentation skills at executive level
- Experience with test technology implementation and infrastructure development
- Proven ability to drive test excellence and quality improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Change management expertise
- Knowledge of semiconductor devices, manufacturing processes, and quality standards

Travel Requirements

- Moderate travel required (15-25% of time)
- Includes travel to test facilities, manufacturing sites, and customer locations

Level of Authority

- Directs test engineering operations for major business divisions
- Makes decisions regarding test strategies, technology selections, and resource allocation
- Approves significant test architectures and methodology changes
- Influences executive decisions on matters affecting product quality and test inve

📌 Sr./Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Richmond)
🏢 Sierra Wireless
📍 Richmond