Senior Manager – Manufacturing Test Operations

Job Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive manufacturing test operations for next-generation semiconductor products across high-performance segments including Cloud, Infrastructure, and Automotive.

As a Senior Manager, you will lead the definition and execution of test strategy for complex, high-performance SoCs while remaining highly hands-on with Advantest V93K (93K EXA Scale) platforms and SmarTest (SMT7/SMT8) environments.

A key aspect of this role is end-to-end ownership of manufacturing test, including lab bring-up and infrastructure development from scratch, enabling characterization and production readiness. You will work closely with OSAT partners to ensure smooth production ramp, yield optimization, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Technical Leadership

Define and drive end-to-end test strategy for advanced SoCs
Lead ATE strategy across bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production
Provide leadership on Advantest V93K (EXA Scale) platforms
Drive best practices in DFT, yield optimization, and production scalability

Hands-On ATE Development

ATE test program development using SmarTest (SMT7/SMT8)
Test method development (Scan/ATPG, MBIST, HSIO, Functional)
Test flow and binning strategy development
Silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and yield analysis

Lab & Infrastructure Development

Build test labs from scratch (93K testers, probe/loadboards, thermal systems)
Develop automation and data infrastructure
Define lab processes and workflows

OSAT & Production Engagement

Work with OSATs
Production transfer, correlation, and ramp
Yield monitoring and issue resolution

Team & Program Leadership

Build and lead a test engineering team
Drive cross-functional execution
Manage vendors and partners
Own delivery from architecture to production

Required Skills & Experience

15+ years in semiconductor test engineering
Strong experience with Advantest V93K (EXA Scale)
Deep expertise in SmarTest SMT7/SMT8 (required)
OSAT experience (production ramp, yield, transfer)
Experience with complex/high-performance SoCs
Strong in ATE, DFT, bring-up, and yield analysis
Proven leadership and team management skills

Nice to Have

C++, Python, Unix
Tools: SmartRDI, YieldExplorer, JMP, Tableau
Knowledge of IEEE standards, scan diagnostics, thermal systems

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and hands-on balance
Results-driven mindset
Strong debug and analytical skills
Ability to build teams and systems from scratch
Strong communication across global teams

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Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

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Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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