Axiro Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd. is a leading fabless semiconductor company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in high-performance chip design for global 5G/6G, defence, satellite communication, and industrial IoT markets. Backed by the Murugappa Group through CG Power, Axiro leverages advanced design capabilities and strategic global manufacturing partnerships to deliver millions of ICs. With a strong focus on innovation, IP ownership in India, and sustainable growth, Axiro is at the forefront of India’s semiconductor mission.

Job Description

As Axiro’s Test Engineering Lead, you will own the strategy and execution of test development across all product lines including Sub-8GHz, 5G mmWave, and SATCOM leveraging SiGe, GaAs, and GaN technologies. This hands-on leadership role integrates new product introduction (NPI), sustaining support, test operations, and oversight of internal and external development teams across global sites. You will define Axiro’s test roadmap, standardize test infrastructure, lead strategic vendor engagements, and implement scalable, cost-effective, high-quality test practices. Your leadership will ensure best-in-class test coverage and quality, enabling product reliability, manufacturing scalability, and production readiness in a fabless, high-mix environment.

Responsibilities 

Test Strategy & Infrastructure

• Define and execute Axiro’s long-term test roadmap, including ATE platform selection, socket strategies, and test partner engagement.
• Align test strategy with both low-volume/high-mix and high-volume/low-mix production models across product lines.
• Standardize procedures for NPI test release, golden unit calibration, and production test readiness across OSAT partners.
• Own tester platform documentation and configuration management, including test hardware (load boards, handler kits, docking kits) and software version control.
• Oversees maintenance and upgrades of Axiro-managed testers, handlers, and their peripheral equipment.

Team & Partner Management

• Lead internal and external test engineering teams, assigning ownership across product lines and development phases.
• Manage vendor relationships with ATE suppliers, test hardware fabricators, and OSATs.
• Oversee onboarding, planning, quality review, and deliverables for test contractors and external partners.

Test Development & Operations

• Lead the development of scalable, cost optimized ATE test solutions for all RFIC products.
• Define and enforce mass production test rules (e.g., socket maintenance, calibration cycles, correlation methods).
• Drive bench-to-ATE correlation, implement GRR methodology, and manage statistical limit setting.
• Maintain structured test software libraries with full version control and release traceability.
• Lead tester migration initiatives, including transitions to lower cost ATE platforms and proactive management of tester EOL at vendor sites.
• Drive quality via management of EQA test process, D/PAT limit controls, SYL/SBL binning strategies.

Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Improve gross margin through yield enhancement, test time reduction, and test content optimization—leveraging correlation analysis to eliminate redundant tests.
• Build internal libraries for reusable test IP and standardized hardware interfaces.
• Refine test bring-up and debug flows to reduce ramp risk and accelerate time-to-volume.
• Document and institutionalize advanced screening methodologies for known failure mechanisms and integrate into DFT planning workflows.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with design teams to provide DFT feedback and influence test coverage at design architecture stage.
• Collaborate with product and quality teams to resolve yield issues, RMAs, and test-related excursions.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent with 8+ years of test engineering experience in semiconductor product development.
• Proven experience developing and releasing RF ATE test solutions, including production ramp, on Advantest 93k platforms (SMT7/8, WS RF8/18, PS1600, DPS64/128, AVI64).
• In-depth knowledge of RF and mixed-signal test techniques.
• Can lead yield optimization strategies, and cost-effective test planning.
• Experience across a broad set of product types: LNAs, switches, DVGA, drivers, PA bias controllers, beamformers, up/downconverters.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C),
• Solid understanding of SCAN/BIST, OTP, NVM, and performance calibration implementation in test flows.
• Strong statistical analysis proficiency (JMP, GRR, DOE, correlation).
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent programs, vendor coordination, and supporting high-reliability ramp schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership experience with a proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate cross-functionally.

 

Axiro Semiconductor Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at HR4U@axiro.com  if you require reasonable accommodation.

 

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Axiro Semiconductor Inc. provides ACA-compliant health coverage and, where applicable, additional benefits such as dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance options to eligible employees. Eligible employees may also participate in a 401(k) plan with employer matching and other company-sponsored programs. The Company provides paid sick leave in accordance with California law and applicable local requirements, as well as other leave benefits as required by law.

 

You can know more about us via our website RF & mmWave Semiconductor Solutions for 5G & Satcom | Axiro.