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About the Role

AMD is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Lab in Austin, Texas. This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical equipment used to validate and manufacture AMD's next-generation semiconductor products. You will act as the technical expert for ATE systems, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to solve complex equipment challenges, improve uptime, and drive operational excellence. You will also mentor technicians, develop best practices, and support new technology introductions.

Responsibilities

Own the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of ATE lab equipment and infrastructure.
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex equipment issues, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive equipment uptime, yield improvement, and manufacturing efficiency through data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain maintenance plans, troubleshooting procedures, response flows, and Best Known Methods (BKMs).
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support new technology introductions and equipment readiness.
Mentor technicians and engineers while leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve diagnostics and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Experience supporting semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in a manufacturing or lab environment.
Strong troubleshooting expertise with electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, including root cause analysis and hardware debug.
Hands-on experience with ATE platforms and associated hardware, including Advantest, Cohu, and Hontech/Huntech equipment.
Knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, schematics, and electronic test methodologies.
Experience developing technical procedures, maintenance documentation, and training materials to support operational excellence.
Familiarity with data analytics, automation, Python, or AI-assisted diagnostics used to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Hardware Debug
Data Analytics
Automation
Python
AI-assisted diagnostics

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Relevant certifications in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, reliability, or automation are a plus.

Benefits

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About the Company

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us.
AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

Equal Opportunity

AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.
AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.