Principal Test Engineer – Manufacturing Test Operations

Job Overview This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive manufacturing test operations for next-generation semiconductor products across high-performance segments including Cloud, Infrastructure, and Automotive. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the definition and execution of test strategy for complex, high-performance SoCs while remaining highly hands-on with Advantest V93K (93K EXA Scale) platforms and SmarTest (SMT7/SMT8) environments. A key aspect of this role is end-to-end ownership of manufacturing test, including lab bring-up and infrastructure development from scratch, enabling characterization and production readiness. You will work closely with OSAT partners to ensure smooth production ramp, yield optimization, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Technical Leadership - Define and drive end-to-end test strategy for advanced SoCs - Lead ATE strategy across bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production - Provide leadership on Advantest V93K (EXA Scale) platforms - Drive best practices in DFT, yield optimization, and production scalability Hands-On ATE Development - ATE test program development using SmarTest (SMT7/SMT8) - Test method development (Scan/ATPG, MBIST, HSIO, Functional) - Test flow and binning strategy development - Silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and yield analysis Lab & Infrastructure Development - Build test labs from scratch (93K testers, probe/loadboards, thermal systems) - Develop automation and data infrastructure - Define lab processes and workflows OSAT & Production Engagement - Work with OSATs - Production transfer, correlation, and ramp - Yield monitoring and issue resolution Team & Program Leadership - Build and lead a test engineering team - Drive cross-functional execution - Manage vendors and partners - Own delivery from architecture to production Required Skills & Experience - 15+ years in semiconductor test engineering - Strong experience with Advantest V93K (EXA Scale) - Deep expertise in SmarTest SMT7/SMT8 (required) - OSAT experience (production ramp, yield, transfer) - Experience with complex/high-performance SoCs - Strong in ATE, DFT, bring-up, and yield analysis - Proven leadership and team management skills Nice to Have - C++, Python, Unix - Tools: SmartRDI, YieldExplorer, JMP, Tableau - Knowledge of IEEE standards, scan diagnostics, thermal systems Personal Attributes - Strong leadership and hands-on balance - Results-driven mindset - Strong debug and analytical skills - Ability to build teams and systems from scratch - Strong communication across global teams Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: https://careers.arm.com/en/10x-mindset #LI-SC2 Our 10x Mindset At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset Use of AI in Your Application At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can s