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Test Engineer

recruitAbility
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer with a strong foundation in electronics engineering, software development, and hands-on experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). This role focuses on developing, implementing, and optimizing test solutions for next-generation, high-performance semiconductor devices.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement new test methodologies and solutions for complex semiconductor devices
  • Convert, debug, and support test programs, including hardware interface development
  • Optimize test programs to improve fault coverage and reduce overall test time
  • Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and production issues related to test processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with application development teams, field engineers, and project stakeholders
  • Work directly with customers to ensure solutions meet technical and production requirements
  • Maintain thorough technical documentation and project records
  • Travel up to 20% to support customer sites and project implementation as needed


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IC test development or application engineering
  • Strong experience working with semiconductor ATE platforms
  • Proficiency in Java programming
  • Hands-on experience using electronic bench instrumentation
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented

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