Description
We are looking for an experienced Silicon Test Engineer to join our Product Test and Diagnosis Department (PTD). This is a pivotal role and will involve building a team of engineers to develop System Level Test (SLT) capability within the company.
Working closely with a cross-functional team you will implement SLT tests for a family of next generation AI Processors. The ideal candidate should have a focus on quality and demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of production test on the success of a product.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Managing a team of engineers to implement SLT test solutions for a multi-die AI Processor product
- Working with the Silicon, Test and DFT teams to define manufacturing test solutions
- Working with key industry leaders to develop an SLT system capable of meeting the products needs
- Understanding of top, and board level DFT strategies within a 3D, multi-die product
- Defining test fixtures for SLT Test Solutions: Structural and functional test equipment, interface PCBs, sockets, cooling systems, etc
- Writing Production, Engineering and Characterisation Test Programs on Advanced SLT platforms
- Working with other departments to balance test coverage and fault detection across all test stages in the flow; ATE, board, blade, and in-field test
- Correlation to bench measurements
- Transferring test solutions to the offshore vendors, as part of an NPI release
- Work collaboratively with other engineering teams to ensure successful silicon, and board bring-up and help identify any silicon failures to enhance yield learning and improvement
Candidate Profile: Essential:
- A pragmatic approach, the ability to improvise, pitch in, and get the job done
- Experience in production test of large digital devices
- Very good knowledge of digital integrated circuits and advanced test techniques
- Very good understanding of DFT components such as (i)JTAG (IEEE 1149.x), BIST, MBIST, etc
- Understanding of functional test of complex systems
- Experience in transferring to volume manufacture to OSATs and Contract Manufacturers
- Ability to work within high pressure cross-department and cross-company teams
- Ability to mentor junior members of the team
- Strong scripting and debugging skills using programming languages like Python, TCL, Perl, Shell etc
- Degree level qualifications in electronics or a related field
- Good communication skills
Desirable:
- Proven competence on SLT testers
- Experience of thermal control of high-power devices in a production environment.
Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).