Etched.ai
Product Engineer, Silicon Validation
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About this role
Etched seeks an experienced Product Engineer to lead silicon validation and test development for AI accelerator chips, driving first-pass success from initial silicon through high-volume manufacturing. You'll own test strategies, yield optimization, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure production quality and cost targets.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute silicon characterization including voltage-frequency-temperature testing, corner analysis, and production limit setting
- Architect test flows balancing time, coverage, and yield learning for complex AI accelerator designs
- Drive yield improvement through data-driven root cause analysis and statistical methods
- Manage die/package bring-ups, failure mode troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration
- Support OSAT transitions, ATE/SLT program releases, and test cost optimization
- Analyze field returns and system failures to identify test coverage gaps and improve screening
What they're looking for
- Silicon validation and ATE test development (5-10+ years)
- Silicon characterization methodologies (Fmax/Vmin, power/thermal)
- Yield analysis tools (JMP, Exensio, DataPower, OptimalPlus)
- High-volume manufacturing test experience
- Advantest V93K ATE programming (preferred)
- GPU/HPC/AI accelerator testing background (preferred)
- Python, Perl, or TCL scripting for automation (preferred)
- HBM or high-speed memory interface testing (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous premium support
- $500 monthly credit for waiving medical benefits
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