Semiconductor Test Engineer New Bristol

Mesh-AI Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI technology firm in the UK seeks an engineer to develop production-ready manufacturing test solutions for advanced AI accelerator chips. The role emphasizes ATE test program development, silicon bring-up, and debugging, all in a cross-functional environment. Candidates must have a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, alongside substantial semiconductor test engineering experience. Strong skills in DFT methodologies and collaboration are essential to succeed in this dynamic and rapidly expanding team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Strong experience developing ATE test programs.
• Solid understanding of DFT methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs for AI accelerator chip.
• Implement manufacturing test content for advanced designs.
• Support testing of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen6.

Skills

Semiconductor test engineering

ATE test program development

Debugging silicon issues

DFT methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93K

Teradyne

Job description

Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost. We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about this change, and we are growing fast to meet demand and deliver our product at scale.

We’re looking for an engineer to develop and deliver production-ready manufacturing test solutions for an advanced AI accelerator chip. This role is a hands‑on individual contributor position focused on ATE test program development, silicon bring‑up, debug, and optimization across digital logic, memory, and high‑speed interfaces. Work under the direction of the Semiconductor Test Engineering Lead and collaborate closely with design, DFT, product engineering, and external test partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ATE test programs for an AI accelerator chip targeting high-volume manufacturing.
• Implement manufacturing test content for advanced CMOS designs including high-speed logic, SRAM, DRAM, and high speed IO blocks.
• Develop and debug structural and functional test content such as scan/ATPG, LBIST, MBIST, JTAG, and HSIO tests.
• Bring up first silicon on ATE, including pattern debug, tester correlation, shmooing, and corner analysis.
• Support testing of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen6 and multi‑GHz LPDDR, including at‑speed tests and margining features.
• Execute silicon characterization and failure analysis to identify yield limiters and defect mechanisms.
• Optimize test coverage, test time, and cost while maintaining manufacturing robustness.
• Work with DFT and design teams to improve testability and close coverage gaps.
• Collaborate with OSATs and external partners on test program execution and debug under guidance from the test lead.
• Support advanced packaging test flows, including die‑to‑die interconnect testing and package‑level thermal considerations.
• Contribute to documentation of test programs, debug procedures, and manufacturing release materials.
• Support qualification, reliability testing, and high-volume manufacturing ramp.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electronics and Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Strong experience developing ATE test programs (Advantest 93K, Teradyne, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of DFT methodologies (scan, ATPG, MBIST, LBIST) and memory test techniques.
• Experience debugging silicon issues at the tester and correlating failures to design or process causes.
• Familiarity with advanced CMOS nodes and production test challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing AI accelerators, GPUs, networking ASICs, or other high-performance compute ICs.
• Experience with PCIe Gen5/Gen6 LPDDR4/5/6, or other high-speed interfaces.
• Exposure to advanced packaging, chiplets, or multi-die test flows.
• Experience improving yield, reducing test time, or optimizing cost in high-volume manufacturing.

How we work

• Ownership and execution: you will have full agency to drive your work forward.
• Rapid iteration: we all work directly with top leadership to move from idea to hardware on ambitious timelines.
• Full-stack engagement: hardware, software, silicon, and modelling teams all work closely together to create a product with generational impact.
• Optimistic and pragmatic: we possess the will to win, and to do the hard work to get us there.
• Team player mentality: the mission is bigger than any of us, and we have the curiosity and technical focus to see the best idea shipped, no matter who’s it is.

About us

• Founded in 2022, team of 70+ which is expanding rapidly.
• Modern, open offices in London and Bristol.
• Collaborative, problem-solving culture built on deep curiosity, entrepreneurial initiative and technical fluency.

Export control and security clearance

Certain roles may involve working on technologies subject to export restrictions. Applicants may be required to undergo additional eligibility checks to ensure compliance with applicable law.