Principal Silicon Test Engineer

We are looking for experienced semiconductor Test Engineer to join the Impinj Product and Test Engineering team to work on the next generation of End-point and Reader IC's. They will use their expertise in test methodology and knowledge of test hardware to create, deploy, and maintain test solutions running on production ATE. These solutions will enable characterization, qualification, and production for Impinj’s End-point and Reader IC's.

• Lead and implement the development of test programs and hardware on the ATE (Automated Testing Equipment) for characterizing and testing silicon products
• Optimize yield, test time, multi-site count, and parallel test efficiency to ensure outstanding performance
• Develop RF wafer-level tests in a large-volume production test environment
• Reduce and analyze large data sets using JMP, SQL, Matlab, and other tools
• Analyze data sets across time and products, presenting recommendations to the design team
• Serve as the first point of contact for failure analysis, identifying issues related to setup, code, artifacts, silicon, logic/physical blocks, and more
• Develop and implement design requirements, test plans, specifications, and procedures in accordance with quality assurance program requirements
• Collaborate with Process, Analog, and Digital IC design teams to define and develop characterization, qualification, and production test programs
• Apply troubleshooting skills to debug and resolve measurement-related issues

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of industry experience testing silicon products on ATE in a production environment
• Proficiency in writing test programs in C# and experience with NI/Emerson test executive (TestStand) and STS (Semiconductor Test Software)
• Hands-on experience writing, debugging, and optimizing test programs and hardware (probe card, load boards, and cable) for silicon products
• Strong knowledge of the NI STS T2 and T4 tester architectures
• Experience with statistical process control methodologies and software
• Direct experience in leading a team of test and product engineers
• Experience working with local and offshore OSATs
• Experience with Accretech UF3000 and FP 3000 or equivalent 300mm prober operation
• Knowledge of die packaging technologies and board-level testing, including the NI PXI Station test architecture
• Demonstrated project management, teamwork, mentorship, and leadership skills necessary for successful project completion
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience working with products that have RF, NVM, or high-speed communications
• Experience crafting requirements and selecting hardware to upgrade tester capabilities

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $179,900 - $269,600. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here. 

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.