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Associate Test Engineer

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Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
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Job#: 3036940

Job Description:

Associate Test Engineer

Location: Milpitas, California (On-site)

12 month Contract

Fully on site

60 hour work weeks ( different shifts available)

Role Overview

We are seeking Associate Test Engineers for various positions in manufacturing. These roles involve the testing of new technologies such as optics, opto-mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, alignment, and system integration. You will work on assignments that are moderately complex, requiring judgment to resolve problems and make routine recommendations. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, continuous learning environment with industry-leading technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • * Develop methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
  • Perform set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies at the system level.
  • Execute set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of wafer or reticle handlers.
  • Test and troubleshoot assemblies and final systems, completing rework as necessary.
  • Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions.
  • Assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.
  • Perform daily work with minimal instruction and general instructions on new assignments.
  • May provide work assignment direction and technical training to peers.

Required Qualifications

Top Must-Haves:

Hands-on experience in systems electro-mechanical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

Experience with systems development and testing, including formulating system level requirements, test specifications and test results.

Good oral and written communication, ability to work with little instruction on routine assignments, work extended hours & collaborate across teams

Ideally candidates with background in working with semiconductor robotic tools (reticle and water robot handling experience)

Education: A Technical Certificate, AS degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training in a technical discipline is required.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of related experience is required. This must include hands-on experience in systems electro-mechanical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair. Experience with systems development and testing, including formulating system level requirements, test specifications, and test results is also necessary.

Skills: Candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English, good organization skills, and a logical approach to problem-solving. The ability to use a variety of fine adjustment hand tools, torque wrenches, calipers, and other testing/measuring instruments is required. The position requires the ability to work in a clean room environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A BSME, BSEET, or a similar degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Background in working with semiconductor robotic tools, including reticle and wafer robot handling experience.

Work Environment

This role requires the ability to work extended hours, including weekends, across various shifts. Candidates must be able to stand, sit, bend, climb, and periodically lift up to 30 pounds without assistance.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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