Product Test Engineer
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Summary
A test engineer at semiconductor company Cirrus Logic in Austin owns production test solutions for mixed-signal ICs: designing ATE board hardware (schematics, PCB layout reviews, probecards), debugging test hardware, supporting NPI test program releases, and driving yield and cost improvements from design through mass production.
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!
Do you thrive at the intersection of complex hardware design and high-volume manufacturing? We are looking for a dedicated Test Engineer to take ownership of next-generation production test solutions, transforming intricate IC designs into reliable, market-ready technology.
In this role, you will be the technical bridge between design and mass production, leading the development of advanced ATE board hardware, driving yield and cost-reduction initiatives, and ensuring the seamless release of new products. If you are an engineer who excels at debugging challenging mixed-signal systems, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply your expertise to influence the performance and quality of products used by millions worldwide.
In this role, you will be the technical bridge between design and mass production, leading the development of advanced ATE board hardware, driving yield and cost-reduction initiatives, and ensuring the seamless release of new products. If you are an engineer who excels at debugging challenging mixed-signal systems, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply your expertise to influence the performance and quality of products used by millions worldwide.
What you'll Do
- Develop and implement next-generation production test solutions.
- Design advanced digital, power, and mixed-signal ATE board schematics; lead PCB layout reviews; and support probecard/loadboard design, debug, and release to mass production.
- Collaborate closely with IC design engineers, validation engineers, and cross-functional teams.
- Participate in multi-functional meetings to resolve complex production issues.
- Support NPI software development and test program release to mass production.
- Translate datasheets into test hardware requirements.
- Drive yield improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Provide support for customer returns and failure analysis.
Required Skills & Qualifictions
- BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 2 - 5 years of experience.
- Experience with High-volume production ramps and mixed-signal test hardware debug.
- Broad understanding of circuit blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, charge pumps, temperature sensors).
- Familiarity with digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, SPMI, I2S, TDM).
- Proficiency in data and yield analysis tools (Spotfire, JMP, Syntricity, Excel).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight timelines.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with other teams.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Teradyne UltraFlex or UltraFlexPLUS platforms.
- Expertise in automation or scripting languages (Python preferred).
- Familiarity with OTP, flash, and other non-volatile memory testing.
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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.