Ate Test Engineer Junior

**At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **ATE Test Engineer Junior** **Position Summary** We are looking for a motivated **ATE Test Engineer** to join our semiconductor test engineering team in **Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis), France**. In this role, you will contribute to the development, validation, and optimization of **Automated Test Equipment (ATE)** solutions used to characterize and qualify advanced semiconductor devices and IP products. Working closely with design, product, and validation teams across **France, India, and the United States**, you will support the entire product lifecycle—from early test development and silicon bring-up to production ramp-up and customer qualification. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in semiconductor testing, characterization, and data analysis within a global and collaborative environment. Based on internal job descriptions and related ATE engineering documentation. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for wafer sort and final test * Convert design test patterns (e.g., VCD, wgl, stil) into ATE-compatible formats * Generate and execute functional, parametric, characterization, and debug test programs * Define test strategy, coverage, and limits in alignment with design specifications * Perform silicon bring-up, characterization, and shmoo analysis * Collect, process, and analyze ATE data using scripts and tools * Debug failing devices in collaboration with design, IP, and product engineering teams * Contribute to test methodologies and best practices * Optimize test time, cost, and quality * Work closely with cross-functional teams and support production ramp and customer qualification * Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, curve tracers) for validation and debug * Contribute to loadboard and hardware interface development when needed **Required Qualifications** **Education** * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * This position targets a junior engineer (0–3 years of experience). **Technical Skills** * Understanding of semiconductor device testing and characterization methodologies. * Programming experience in one or more languages such as **C, C++, Python, or Java**. * Knowledge of data analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging techniques. * Familiarity with digital electronics and semiconductor fundamentals. **Preferred Qualifications** * First experience with ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest 93K, Teradyne) * Basic knowledge of DFT and functional test methodologies * First experience with hardware design (loadboards, packages) * Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes * Basic knowledge of digital, mixed-signal, or memory testing (CMOS, DRAM, SRAM) **Soft Skills** * Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Curious mindset and willingness to learn new technologies. * Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams. * Good communication and collaboration skills. * Good level of English required. **Location** **Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis), France.** The role involves regular collaboration with engineering teams located in France, India, and the United States. **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.** -------------------------------------------------------------------