AMD · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$145K/yr - $218K/yrAMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The Manufacturing Test Engineer will drive the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy, oversee production activities, and ensure reliable execution while collaborating with multiple teams to improve performance and reduce failures.
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Hiring Manager
Bill S.
Responsibilities
Define and execute a comprehensive manufacturing test strategy in collaboration with DIAG, Hardware, ASIC, Software, and PLQ teams
Develop test plans, coverage evaluations, and mechanical test requirements for new and existing products
Design and deploy manufacturing test platforms, fixtures, jigs, and SOPs for Contract Manufacturers
Specify, validate, and release test equipment to production
Manage test infrastructure, including servers, performance monitoring, and log accessibility
Lead NPI bring-up and sustaining production through remote debug, onsite builds, and yield improvement initiatives
Analyze high-volume test data to identify root causes, improve yield, and reduce failures
Oversee ECR/ECO processes for test changes and ensure alignment across engineering and manufacturing
Model test capacity and throughput to support production forecasts and ramp schedules
Coordinate with overseas CMs for escalations, remote troubleshooting, and onsite support (10–20% travel)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, Computer, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
Drive the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy—from early design through high-volume production—to ensure reliable, scalable execution
Oversee NPI and sustaining activities, including test infrastructure, capacity planning, and yield optimization
Design and deploy test platforms, manage critical systems, and resolve production issues both remotely and onsite
Define equipment specifications, validate test solutions, and analyze data to improve performance and reduce failures across global manufacturing operations
A clear communicator who builds trust across teams and overseas partners
Stay calm under pressure, adapt to time zones and cultural differences, and drive alignment without formal authority
Highly organized and data-driven, balance priorities, troubleshoot quickly, and maintain a continuous-improvement mindset
Ownership, accountability, and collaboration define their approach, ensuring smooth execution from remote analysis to on-site leadership
Define and execute a comprehensive manufacturing test strategy in collaboration with DIAG, Hardware, ASIC, Software, and PLQ teams
Develop test plans, coverage evaluations, and mechanical test requirements for new and existing products
Design and deploy manufacturing test platforms, fixtures, jigs, and SOPs for Contract Manufacturers
Specify, validate, and release test equipment to production
Manage test infrastructure, including servers, performance monitoring, and log accessibility
Lead NPI bring-up and sustaining production through remote debug, onsite builds, and yield improvement initiatives
Analyze high-volume test data to identify root causes, improve yield, and reduce failures
Oversee ECR/ECO processes for test changes and ensure alignment across engineering and manufacturing
Model test capacity and throughput to support production forecasts and ramp schedules
Coordinate with overseas CMs for escalations, remote troubleshooting, and onsite support (10–20% travel)
Preferred
Proven experience in manufacturing test engineering or production engineering for complex electronic products
Ownership of NPI and sustaining production, including test system design and deployment
Background with DPU or similar high-performance computing/networking hardware
Expertise in developing test fixtures, hardware, and automated workflows
Strong collaboration with DIAG, HW, ASIC, and SW teams on test requirements and coverage
Hands-on support for overseas CMs, including remote debug, night calls, and onsite execution
Experience with thermal chambers and environmental stress testing (thermal cycling, burn-in, temperature characterization)
Proficiency in command-line operations for log analysis, file management, and script automation
Ability to analyze high-volume yield data, isolate failure signatures, and correlate across HW/SW/Diag
Skilled in writing test plans, SOPs, sustaining guides, and managing ECR/ECO changes
Benefits
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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