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Senior Test Engineer – MEMS
Location: Irvine, California (On-site)
An innovative semiconductor technology business based in Irvine, California is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer – MEMS to support the development and production release of advanced switch and MEMS-based products used across RF and power electronic applications.
The Opportunity
As an Senior Test Engineer – MEMS in Irvine, California, you will play a critical role in defining test strategy, developing automated test solutions, and ensuring robust validation and qualification of next-generation semiconductor devices.
You’ll work cross-functionally with design, product, packaging, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and high-yield production test platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement ATE production test solutions for MEMS devices
- Lead wafer probe, final test, and reliability test development
- Define test strategies aligned to product and manufacturing roadmaps
- Drive Design-for-Test (DFT) input during product development
- Support validation, characterization, and qualification activities
- Perform yield analysis, guard-banding, and statistical data evaluation
- Troubleshoot test failures and drive root cause investigations
Technical Experience Required
- Strong background in ATE test development
- Experience with MEMS, semiconductor, or mixed-signal devices
- Knowledge of DFT, test plans, and production release processes
- ATE hardware design (schematics, load boards, interface design)
- Wafer-level probe and package test environments
- Statistical analysis (GR&R, Cpk, repeatability studies)
- Bench correlation and test time optimisation
- Test software development and automation
Desirable Skills
- MEMS device testing experience
- NI PXI instrumentation
- LabVIEW / TestStand
- JMP or similar statistical tools
Package & Benefits
- Salary up to $120,000 - $160,000
- Medical, dental & vision cover
- 401(k) with company match
- Life & disability insurance
- Generous PTO holidays
- Educational assistance
- Career progression opportunities
If you’re looking to join a high-growth semiconductor innovator and make a tangible impact from NPI through to production, this ATE Test Development Engineer – MEMS opportunity in Irvine, California offers the chance to work on genuinely disruptive technology in a collaborative engineering environment.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000