Senior Principal Test Development Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Principal Test Development Engineer is a recognized technical leader responsible for defining and driving advanced test solutions for PSG's next-generation power semiconductor portfolio, including Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), IGBT, and Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies.

This role provides strategic and technical leadership across wafer sort, die-level test, package final test, and power module test development. The successful candidate will lead the development of robust, cost-effective, and scalable test solutions that support product qualification, manufacturing ramp, yield optimization, and long-term business growth.

The position requires deep expertise in power semiconductor testing, mixed-signal product development, statistical data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams across multiple global sites.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.

- Master's degree preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 10+ years of semiconductor test engineering experience.

- Minimum 5+ years of direct test development experience.

- Proven experience in power semiconductor products including Si, SiC, IGBT, and/or GaN technologies.

- Demonstrated technical leadership in NPI and production test deployment.

Technical Skills

Strong Expertise In

- Wafer Sort Development

- Final Test Development

- Die-Level Characterization

- Power Module Testing

- Mixed-Signal Testing

- Power Discrete Testing

- Product Characterization

- Statistical Analysis

- Yield Optimization

- Root Cause Analysis

Preferred ATE Platforms

- Teradyne ETS Series

- Advantest Platforms

- Cohu / Multitest

- Accotest Platforms

- Equivalent high-power semiconductor test systems

Programming & Data Analytics

- C/C++

- Python

- VBA / Automation Scripting

- SQL

- JMP

- Minitab

- Power BI

- Advanced Excel Analytics

Laboratory Skills

- Oscilloscope

- Power Analyzer

- Curve Tracer

- Function Generator

- High-Voltage Characterization Equipment

- Double-Pulse Test Systems

Leadership Competencies

- Strategic technical thinker

- Strong system-level problem-solving skills

- Excellent project management capability

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

- Effective cross-functional influence without direct authority

- Ability to lead global and multicultural teams

- Data-driven decision maker

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will have a strong advantage:

- SiC MOSFET and module development

- GaN device testing and characterization

- Driver IC and analog mixed-signal product testing

- Automotive and industrial power products

- High-voltage power module test development

- AI-assisted engineering analytics

Test methodology standardization across global manufacturing sites