Principal Product Test Engineer

Description

Invent the future with us.  

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable cloud computing. 

By providing a new level of predictable performance, efficiency, and sustainability Ampere is working with leading cloud suppliers and a growing partner ecosystem to deliver cloud instances, servers and embedded/edge products that can handle the compute demands of today and tomorrow. 

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply! 

About The Role

The Principal Product Test Engineer will be instrumental in driving data analysis to identify opportunities for yield improvement and DPPM reduction for our products, with a particular focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE). This role requires a detail-oriented engineer who can quickly identify root causes and implement corrective actions to enhance product performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, semiconductor testing, and semiconductor fab & assembly processes, coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

What you’ll achieve: 

• Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive statistical data analysis on product performance to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for yield improvement.
• Process Excursion Management: Monitor and analyze process excursions, working swiftly to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to minimize impact on production.
• ATE Focus: Specialize in optimizing Automated Test Equipment processes to ensure accurate and efficient testing of semiconductor products.
• Yield Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to improve product yields, leveraging data insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with foundry, engineering, manufacturing, and quality & reliability teams to ensure alignment on product goals and improvement strategies.
• Problem Solving: Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex product issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to production.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of analysis findings, corrective & preventative actions, and improvement strategies, providing regular reports to management and stakeholders.
• NPI Product Engineering: Drive NPI product engineering activities from product definition to manufacturing release
• Technical Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in semiconductor testing and ATE technology, applying this knowledge to enhance product engineering processes.
  
  

About you: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product engineering, with a focus on data analysis and semiconductor testing.
• Strong expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) processes and optimization.
• Familiarity with fab process, assembly, system-level testing, and failure analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex data sets and drive actionable insights.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in semiconductor testing and yield improvement.:
  
  

What We'll Offer

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus (i.e., variable pay tied to internal company goals), long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $140,500 and $234,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $152,500 and $254,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week.

Benefit Highlights Include

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10 paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
  
  

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.