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Product/Test Engineer, Entry Level

NXP Semiconductors

Product/Test Engineer, Entry Level

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Office), Austin (Oakhill

Job Description

Seeking a high-potential recent engineering graduate for an entry-level automotive New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer position. This role will work closely with Design-for-Test (DFT), Design, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to develop and deploy scan test solutions for advanced automotive semiconductor microprocessors. This position provides an opportunity to learn semiconductor test development, DFT methodologies, silicon debug, and automotive quality practices.Job Responsibilities:Support development and implementation of scan-based test solutions for semiconductor devices.Collaborate with DFT engineers to understand scan architectures, ATPG patterns, MBIST, LBIST, and test requirements.Convert, emulate and validate scan patterns for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.Assist with silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production release activities.Analyze test results and debug pattern execution issues using simulation and production data.Support fault coverage analysis and identification of potential test quality gaps.Work with cross-functional teams including Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing.Develop AI solutions to improve test development efficiency and data analysis.Participate in test reviews, peer reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.Generate technical documentation including test plans, debug reports, lessons learned, and engineering summaries.What You Will LearnEnd-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon New Product Test development flow and methodologiesAutomotive-grade semiconductor testing and quality requirementsSemiconductor product development lifecycleAutomotive quality and reliability requirementsDesign-for-Test (DFT) methodologiesATPG and scan pattern generation flowsSilicon bring-up and debugTest program development, emulation and validationAutomated Test Equipment (ATE) platformsData analytics and engineering automationRoot cause analysis and problem-solving techniquesJob Qualifications:BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field.Graduated within the last 12 months.Strong fundamentals in circuits, semiconductors, and computer architecture.Basic programming or scripting knowledge (C/C++, Python, Perl, etc.).Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work in a global cross-functional environment.Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.Curious and eager to learn in a technical R&D roleInternship or project exposure to IC semiconductor testing, validation, verification, or DFT (scan, BIST) is a plus.Job Location:Austin, TXMore information about NXP in the United States...NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.#LI-e41b

Locations

  • Office), Austin (Oakhill

Required Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field. (experience)
  • Graduated within the last 12 months. (experience)
  • Strong fundamentals in circuits, semiconductors, and computer architecture. (experience)
  • Basic programming or scripting knowledge (C/C++, Python, Perl, etc.). (experience)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. (experience)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills. (experience)
  • Ability to work in a global cross-functional environment. (experience)
  • Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset. (experience)
  • Curious and eager to learn in a technical R&D role (experience)
  • Internship or project exposure to IC semiconductor testing, validation, verification, or DFT (scan, BIST) is a plus. (experience)
  • Austin, TX (experience)
  • More information about NXP in the United States... (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Support development and implementation of scan-based test solutions for semiconductor devices.
  • Collaborate with DFT engineers to understand scan architectures, ATPG patterns, MBIST, LBIST, and test requirements.
  • Convert, emulate and validate scan patterns for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.
  • Assist with silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production release activities.
  • Analyze test results and debug pattern execution issues using simulation and production data.
  • Support fault coverage analysis and identification of potential test quality gaps.
  • Work with cross-functional teams including Design, DFT, Product Engineering, Failure Analysis, and Manufacturing.
  • Develop AI solutions to improve test development efficiency and data analysis.
  • Participate in test reviews, peer reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Generate technical documentation including test plans, debug reports, lessons learned, and engineering summaries.
  • End-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon New Product Test development flow and methodologies
  • Automotive-grade semiconductor testing and quality requirements
  • Semiconductor product development lifecycle
  • Automotive quality and reliability requirements
  • Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies
  • ATPG and scan pattern generation flows
  • Silicon bring-up and debug
  • Test program development, emulation and validation
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms
  • Data analytics and engineering automation
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques

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