NPI Test Engineer

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.

Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• ATE Test Program Development: Design, debug, and maintain complex test programs for production, characterization, and qualification on Advantest T2000 and Teradyne UltraFlex platforms.
• Vector Processing and Conversion: Convert design patterns into tester-compatible formats and validate execution across environments.
• Hardware Expertise: Define and drive loadboard, socket, and handler requirements; collaborate with PCB designers and vendors to ensure signal integrity and power distribution.
• Silicon Characterization: Execute validation across PVT corners; analyze results to improve yield and performance.
• Optimization: Reduce test time and optimize flows for cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with DFT, design, and product engineering teams to define requirements and close coverage gaps.
• Production Support: Partner with global manufacturing teams to release test programs and support high-volume ramps; address test escapes and yield excursions.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree + 8+ years related experience, or Master’s Degree + 6+ years related experience

Skills/Experiences

• Deep hands-on experience with Advantest T2000 and Teradyne UltraFlex testers (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to develop and optimize ATE test programs for FPGA devices with high-speed SerDes.
• Strong knowledge of loadboard/probecard design, socket selection, and handler integration.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and scripting for test development.
• Expertise in vector conversion and pattern processing.
• Ability to analyze large datesets, correlate failures, and drive yield improvements.
• Experience with extreme temperature testing and characterization on ATE.