Sr. Silicon ATE Engineer, Project Kuiper

Job ID: 2734166 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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The Role:

As Senior Silicon ATE Test Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and third party suppliers to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

You’ll be responsible for high-volume production test methodology for custom SoCs for Project Kuiper. You’ll be part of the team that creates a chip and system test infrastructure and methodology applicable to transmit and receive communication systems.

Responsibilities:

1. Write test plans and test programs for SoCs tested on Teradyne and Advantest equipment.
2. Convert test patterns from the DFT team into tester-suitable formats (e.g. ATP).
3. Run test vectors on test platforms and optimize tester and vector parameters to ensure timing and repeatability.
4. Work with ASIC design teams to ensure the test equipment and processes required for production meet Amazon standards for high-volume manufacturing.
5. Review load board, socket, and probe card designs and simulation results for best layout practices and possible signal/power integrity issues.
6. Optimize equalization settings for 30+ Gbps SERDES running on ATE platforms.
7. Actively identify test-related readiness, issues, and optimizations throughout the product lifecycle and work towards expedient resolutions.
8. Assist in qualification activities such as burn-in board design, HTOL, ESD, etc.
9. Conduct failure analysis and drive issue resolutions as well as close potential test gaps and correlations issues throughout the supply and manufacturing chains.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical/communications engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. 5+ years of experience in RF Test or RF Product Engineering, preferably in high-volume consumer devices manufacturing.
3. Strong written and verbal skills.
4. International travel required during release to production phases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with digital/SERDES test techniques such as scan, MBIST, and loopback.
2. Experience with JTAG and boundary-scan techniques.
3. Understanding of and experience with DFT and DFM.
4. Experience with ATE hardware development and debugging.
5. Experience with running firmware on DUTs to reduce test time and increase self-testability.
6. Knowledge of PCB design requirements and layout best practices for high-speed signaling.
7. Excellent understanding of wireless electronic manufacturing, assembly and test processes, and hands-on experience with failure analysis.
8. Knowledgeable in production control processes, statistical analysis platforms (Galaxy, Spotfire, JMP or similar), data interpretation/analysis, Cp/Cpk, and bench/tester correlation.
9. Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PERL, and Tcl/Tk.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Posted: December 18, 2023 (Updated about 2 hours ago)