Petah Tikva, Center District, Israel · On-site
NewPhotonics is disrupting data center processing with novel photonic engines solving the power and performance challenges. We are seeking a highly motivated Test Development & Manufacturing leader to lead the developmen…
Skills: Semiconductor Test Development, Production Test Implementation, ATE Development, Wafer Testing, Die Testing
Petah Tikva, Center District, Israel · On-site
About the Job Our Hardware group leads the development of electro-optical devices and systems for next-generation data centers. NewPhotonics is revolutionizing data center processing with novel photonic engines that addr…
Skills: PCB Design, Schematic Capture, High-Speed Signal Integrity, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD
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The role involves leading the development, implementation, and optimization of production test solutions for advanced semiconductor devices from wafer to system level. You will manage external test partners, drive yield improvements, and coordinate manufacturing readiness across R&D and operations teams.
Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with proven experience in semiconductor production testing. Strong expertise in ATE platforms, statistical data analysis, and managing OSAT manufacturing partners is required.
NewPhotonics is disrupting data center processing with novel photonic engines solving the power and performance challenges. We are seeking a highly motivated Test Development & Manufacturing leader to lead the development, implementation, and optimization of production test solutions for advanced semiconductor devices. This role is responsible for defining test strategies from wafer through system level, supporting production ramp, driving yield improvement, managing external test partners, and ensuring robust manufacturing test capabilities across multiple OSATs.
Key Responsibilities
· Test Development & Manufacturing
o Develop and implement production test solutions at wafer, die, package, system, and Burn-In levels.
o Design, specify, and support the development and manufacturing of probe cards and load boards.
o Define test methodologies, specifications, and manufacturing test flows.
o Implement production test programs on ATE platforms and support test release into manufacturing.
o Provide onsite support during production ramp-up and qualification activities.
o Lead implementation of test solutions at secondary manufacturing and OSAT sites.
· Supplier & Project Management
o Manage external test houses and manufacturing partners, including project planning, priorities, schedules, deliverables, and issue resolution.
o Coordinate activities across R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Test Houses, and OSAT partners.
o Drive technical reviews, design reviews, and manufacturing readiness with external suppliers.
· Test Optimization & Production Support
o Optimize test programs to improve yield, reduce test time, and maximize manufacturing throughput.
o Analyze test duration and capacity to support production planning and manufacturing scalability.
o Support manufacturing, quality, and customer issues from the testing perspective.
o Support Failure Analysis (FA) activities, including establishment of FA procedures, stations, and methodologies.
· Data Analysis & Yield Improvement
o Develop statistical analysis tools for yield monitoring, characterization, and root cause analysis.
o Perform detailed test data analysis to ensure high-confidence and repeatable test results.
o Analyze yield trends by failure mechanisms and drive deep-dive investigations.
o Define, execute, and review Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) studies.
o Present yield analysis, trends, key findings, and corrective actions to management.
Qualifications
· Required
o B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
o Proven experience in semiconductor production testing. 10+ years.
o Hands-on experience with CMOS wafer-level and die-level testing.
o Experience developing and implementing production test solutions on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
o Strong experience in yield analysis, statistical data analysis, and test optimization.
o Experience working with external test houses and OSAT manufacturing partners.
o Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
· Preferred
o Experience with Silicon Photonics (SiPh) testing.
o Experience with optical device and optical module testing.
o Experience with Advantest ATE platforms.
o Familiarity with semiconductor test equipment and manufacturing environments.
o Experience using YieldHub or similar yield analysis software.
o Experience supporting NPI through high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
Key Competencies
o Semiconductor Test Development
o Production Test Implementation
o ATE Development
o Wafer & Die Testing
o Probe Card & Load Board Development
o Yield Analysis & Statistical Data Analysis
o GR&R Methodology
o Failure Analysis Support
o Manufacturing Test Optimization
o OSAT & Supplier Management
o Cross-Functional Leadership
o Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
o Project Management
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Discover the all-optical connectivity advantage with our highly integrated PICs to scale AI data center interconnect
At NewPhotonics® we design innovative photonics products like the award winning LPO+™ chip with all-optical signal processing for power reduction and improved bandwidth capacity for AI-era data centers. Our highly integrated design delivers volume silicon photonics chips with reliability, eliminating bottlenecks for optical compute in AI workloads. We develop photonic ICs for pluggable and co-packaged optics chip solutions that continuously push the boundaries of photonics technology. We are driving new standards in energy efficiency for AI data processing and transmission. Join us on our journey as we seek dedicated and highly skilled professionals to be a part of #TeamNP in the silicon photonics revolution for data center interconnect.
Offices: 7 Mota Gur Street, 5th Floor/Building C, Petach Tiqwa, Israel 4952801, IL
Discover the all-optical connectivity advantage with our highly integrated PICs to scale AI data center interconnect
At NewPhotonics® we design innovative photonics products like the award winning LPO+™ chip with all-optical signal processing for power reduction and improved bandwidth capacity for AI-era data centers. Our highly integrated design delivers volume silicon photonics chips with reliability, eliminating bottlenecks for optical compute in AI workloads. We develop photonic ICs for pluggable and co-packaged optics chip solutions that continuously push the boundaries of photonics technology. We are driving new standards in energy efficiency for AI data processing and transmission. Join us on our journey as we seek dedicated and highly skilled professionals to be a part of #TeamNP in the silicon photonics revolution for data center interconnect.
Offices: 7 Mota Gur Street, 5th Floor/Building C, Petach Tiqwa, Israel 4952801, IL
