Senior Test Engineer 2

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Job Description:

About the Role:
Microchip Technology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior 2 Test Engineer to join our dynamic MCU32 Microcontrollers team in Nantes. In this role, you will play a critical part in the development of new microcontroller products, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. You will collaborate with world-wide cross-functional teams, contribute to innovative test solutions, and help drive the success of our next-generation MCU32 products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify, develop, debug and optimize test programs for new MCU32 microcontroller products, from initial concept through to mass production.
• Contribute to DFT, Design For Test specifications
• Analyze test data, identify root causes of yield and quality issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with design, product, and manufacturing engineering teams to define test requirements and strategies.
• Support product qualification, characterization, and reliability testing.
• Continuously improve test methodologies to reduce cost, cycle time, and improve test coverage.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to test development and product performance.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor test engineering, preferably with microcontrollers or mixed-signal ICs including analog and memory IPs.
• Proficiency in embedded programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
• Solid understanding of hardware debugging, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English and French.
• Strong communication and organizational and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) and test program development.
• Experience with Cohu D1X tester is highly appreciated.
• Experience with MCU32 architecture or similar microcontroller families.
• Familiarity with wafer sort and final test processes.
• Knowledge of test cost optimization and yield improvement techniques.
• Experience working in an international, cross-functional team environment.

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