Staff Product & Test Engineer

The Staff Product & Test Engineer provides technical leadership for the new product introduction, transfer, and high-volume manufacturing of automotive semiconductor products. This role leads cross-functional efforts to establish production readiness, sustain wafer and final test operations, resolve complex yield and quality issues, and optimize product and test performance. The engineer is expected to drive data-based improvements in yield, OEE, retest, cycle time, equipment utilization, and manufacturing cost, while ensuring test program robustness, product compliance, and reliable customer delivery. The position also serves as a key technical interface among Product Groups, manufacturing operations, quality functions, and global engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the introduction and qualification of new automotive semiconductor products from Product Group development through successful ramp-up into high-volume manufacturing. Provide technical ownership and engineering support for wafer sort and final test operations, including yield monitoring, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and product disposition to ensure stable production performance. Drive manufacturing profitability and operational excellence through yield improvement, OEE optimization, retest reduction, cost-saving initiatives, and automation projects that enhance productivity and efficiency. Own product test engineering activities, including test program development/debugging, release management, test coverage optimization, product audits, and support for engineering change revisions to ensure robust test quality and manufacturability. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, and global engineering organizations to resolve technical issues, support customer requirements, and achieve business objectives. Analyze production and test data using statistical and problem-solving methodologies to identify impro