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ASIC Test Engineer for industrialization of new products

Imec

imec is the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. The combination of our widely acclaimed leadership in microchip technology and profound software and ICT expertise is what makes us unique. By leveraging our world-class infrastructure and local and global ecosystem of partners across a multitude of industries, we create groundbreaking innovation in application domains such as healthcare, smart cities and mobility, logistics and manufacturing, and energy.

As a trusted partner for companies, start-ups and universities, we bring more than 5,500 brilliant minds from all over the globe. imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and also has distributed R&D groups at a number of Flemish universities and in other countries. All of these particular traits make imec a top-class employer. To strengthen this position as a leading player in our field, we are looking for those passionate talents that make the difference! Currently we are looking for a motivated ASIC Test Engineer.

What you will do

You will work in the Product Engineering department, part of the DSRD unit of imec. Imec has extensive industrial experience, contacts with leading industrial foundries, and long-standing relationships with all the main EDA tool vendors and IP providers. This unit supports worldwide customers in the layout, prototype, fabrication and test of advanced electronic products.

As a Test Engineer for integrated circuit (ASIC) test solutions you will act as the technical support interface between our international customers and test partners. You will take up responsibility for all the technical aspects of the test solution, including characterization and qualification of our customer's integrated circuits.

You will be responsible for: 

• The definition and overall planning of the work packages of the different project stages, together with the Project Manager. 
• Setting up the ASIC test solution with the test house. 
• Discussing the ASIC prototype-to-production volume ramp plan with the customer including characterization & qualification. 
• Organizing volume production after the volume ramp phase. You propose cost improvement plans such as yield improvement plans, multi-site test solutions and different packaging options together with the customer and test house. 
• Yield analysis of the volume production. 

You will attend regular training courses to master the newest technologies related to the most advanced packaging and test methods.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world's premier research centers in nanotechnology in San Jose, California. With your talent, passion and expertise, you'll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

        You have a Master's degree in Electronics, preferably with more than 10 years of relevant experience in the areas of ASIC testing.

       You have an extensive experience with the Teradyne UltraFLEX tester.

       You have experience with ASIC qualification such as HTOL, HAST, TC, ESD, LU, etc.

       You have experience in project-based work.  

       You are pro-active and customer focused. 

       You like to take initiative and are very motivated to work within a team of engineers. 

       Good knowledge of English is mandatory.  

       You are willing to travel on a regular basis (1week/month) to our sub-contractors.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter "Agency") to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.