Principal Test Development Engineer
SWIR Vision Systems
Other Engineering
Hopewell Junction, NY, USA
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
onsemi is looking for a Principal Test Engineer to lead test development and provide engineering support for Embedded onsemi Power Module (EoPM) new product development, ensuring robust testing and seamless transition to high-volume production.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
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- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Physics (advanced degree preferred).
- Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test and/or product engineering.
- Background in high-power semiconductors and analog driver ICs preferred.
- Familiarity with Teradyne ETS high-power test platforms or equivalent multi-site systems is a plus.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Visual C++ programming.
- Strong background in test development for power semiconductors and IC drivers.
- Strong bench-testing skills using power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and curve tracers for debugging.
- Experience in dynamic testing of power semiconductors is an advantage.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently.
- Strong communication skills in English (oral and written).
- Effective team player with proven ability to collaborate across multi-functional groups and global locations.
- Additional Competencies:
- Solid technical project management skills with a results-driven mindset.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Test Engineering teams to support new product development and ensure smooth ramp-up to mass production.
- Design, develop, and implement test software and hardware for EoPM products, with a primary focus on wafer sort development.
- Establish comprehensive test coverage to eliminate test escapes and guarantee product quality.
- Perform product characterization, analyze data, and deliver clear, actionable reports.
- Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new test methodologies, hardware, and software solutions for EoPM devices.