Principal Test Engineer

IFI (India for India) organization is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to define and deliver robust, cost-effective production test solutions for new semiconductor products from concept through mass production and sustaining support. In this lead role, the principal test engineer owns the test strategy, ATE test development, test hardware, test validation, qualification and production release, test-cost optimization and industrial activities. Key Responsibilities Define the production test strategy and manufacturing test flow for assigned products including tester selection Own the test planning Provide testability input to DFT, DFM and design reviews before tapeout Define detailed test plan covering ATE implementation Lead test hardware requirements and development, including loadboards, probe cards, sockets, interface hardware and related fixtures. Develop and review ATE test programs, test methods, production patterns and supporting software. Lead first-silicon ATE bring-up, test program debug and sample generation. Execute ATE characterization across process, voltage and temperature conditions in alignment with the product characterization plan. Support qualification and customer sample generation by developing dedicated test programs Identify test coverage gaps and potential escapes, then implement containment and permanent corrective actions Release qualified test software and hardware into production and support OSAT manufacturing start-up. Review and sign off test deliverables Drive production ramp readiness reviews and close test-related release risks. Reduce test time through method optimization, improved sequencing, multisite efficiency and instrumentation utilization. Support customer-return and RMA investigations by reproducing failures and assessing production test coverage. Technical Leadership Provide technical direction, sign off reviews Lead technical decisions and risk resolution across Design, Product Engineering, Operations, suppliers and OSAT teams including DFX topics Fully independent and recognized as subject-matter-expert Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and communicate clearly to the stakeholders. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. At least 15 years of relevant semiconductor test engineering experience spanning NPI, characterization, qualification, production release and sustaining support. Strong knowledge of semiconductor production test methodologies and practical experience developing ATE test solutions. Experience with Teradyne J750HD, Advantest V93000 or equivalent ATE platforms. Experience developing production test solutions for SoC, MCU products Experience with test hardware development, including loadboards, probe cards, sockets and handler/prober interfaces. Strong programming skills Experience driving manufacturing release at OSATs Experience with data-analysis and…