Senior Director Test Engineering

Are you a visionary Test Engineering leader ready to shape the future of semiconductor innovation? We are seeking a Senior Director, Test Engineering to lead a global organization of engineers and drive cutting-edge test solutions for advanced technologies, including AI power products, mixed-signal ICs, power devices, modules, and sensors. In this highly strategic role, you will spearhead ATE innovation, oversee global NPI and production test operations, and build strong partnerships with OSATs, subcontractors, and industry-leading vendors. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, high-quality test solutions while driving improvements in yield, reliability, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency. This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader passionate about building high-performing teams, influencing technology roadmaps, and enabling the successful launch of next-generation semiconductor products on a global scale. Your Role Key responsibilities in your new role Team Leadership & Development * Lead and manage a global team of 40+ test engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Provide hands-on technical mentorship and structured career coaching to accelerate individual growth and elevate overall team capability. * Drive strategic workforce planning to reduce time-to-market and maintain engineering excellence across geographies. Test Technology & ATE Innovation * Partner closely with ATE vendors to evaluate, improve, and develop next-generation test methods, instruments, and platforms. * Ensure test package deliverables meet high standards of quality, reusability, and scalability to support future derivative products. * Champion test platform conversions, high-parallelism test strategies, and significant test time reduction initiatives to optimize cost and throughput. * Improve tester robustness and reliability to uphold stringent quality standards across all product lines. * New Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Support * Own end-to-end NPI test solution releases, supporting full production ramp across OSAT sites. * Deliver test solutions across a diverse and advanced product portfolio, including: * AI power products * Advanced power delivery solutions * Complex mixed-signal ICs * Power ICs (Gate Drivers) * Power Discretes * Power Modules * Sensors * Provide sustained production support to ensure test stability, yield optimization, and continuous improvement post-release. Mechanical & Hardware Test Solutions * Oversee all mechanical aspects of test solutions within OSAT environments, including: * Handler selection and qualification * Socket design * Handler Change-Over Kit (COK) design * Validation and procurement * Ensure mechanical test interfaces meet reliability, repeatability, and cost targets. OSAT & Subcontractor Management * Cultivate strategic OSAT partnerships, working collaboratively with subcontractors to streamline test outsourcing processes and strengthen production readiness. * Engage proactively with subcontractors to align test technology roadmaps with their capabilities, ensuring timely qualification for ramp-to-volume manufacturing. * Jointly develop and refine test outsourcing governance frameworks, fostering shared accountability, efficiency, and quality standards. * Build trusted, long-term relationships with OSAT partners, serving as a key liaison between internal engineering teams and external subcontractor organizations. * Collaborate closely with Procurement, Development, and Engineering teams across the full project lifecycle: * Partner with Procurement during early project stages to assess feasibility, evaluate supplier capabilities, and support cost and resource planning decisions * Work hand-in-hand with the Development team throughout project execution, providing test engineering input and ensuring alignment on technical requirements and timelines *...