Manager, System Application Engineer

Job Description: 

 

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of HPC account support strategies for 93k products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ATE systems, test development, and engineering management, and will be responsible for managing a team of application engineers to ensure customer support, test coverage, and time-to-market goals are met. 

 

Responsibilities include:  

• Lead and manage a team of application engineers in developing and deploying test programs for high-volume production with our customers. 
• Generate project plans for projects and well manage the project schedule 
• Perform as a good communicator, listener and customer decision influencer. 
• Define and execute test strategies and roadmaps aligned with product and business goals. 
• Oversee test hardware (load boards, probe cards, interface hardware) and software development for 93k. 
• Collaborate closely with customer, sales, BD/MKT, COE and R&D teams to define product strategies and ensure testability. 
• Own and monitor KPIs related to test development and production quality. 
• Ensure timely support for new product introductions (NPIs) and transitions to high-volume manufacturing. 
• Manage ATE infrastructure, tools, and vendor relationships. 
• Support root cause analysis of test escapes, false failures, and yield issues. 
• Lead hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development for the test engineering team. 

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 
• 8+ years of experience in ATE test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role. 
• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as 93k, UFlex+/Eagle/J750, or similar. 
• Proven expertise in test program development, debugging, and validation. 
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, DFT techniques, and failure analysis. 
• Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python, Perl). 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
• Experience in managing teams across geographies is a plus. 

 

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required): 

• Experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments. 
• Familiarity with ISO, JEDEC, or automotive (AEC-Q100) quality standards. 
• Experience with PAC, mixed-signal or RF testing is a strong plus.