Teradyne

Field Application Engineer- RF, Silicon Photonics (SEG; San Jose, CA)

Teradyne • $139K — $223K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 6-10 years of experience in semiconductor test industry.
  • Hands-on IC component test development experience, particularly in RF testing.
  • Proven track record with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.
  • Strong coding skills in C#, VB.NET, C++, C, or Java.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, debug, and deploy test solutions for various semiconductor devices.
  • Collaborate to create test program software in an engineering environment.
  • Review and analyze schematics for implementation of test solutions.
  • Recommend optimizations for customer throughput on Teradyne ATE platforms.
  • Connect with customer test teams to enhance testing processes.
  • Support production release including handler and prober integration.
  • Foster customer relationships to align with their technology direction.

Benefits

  • Robust health and well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Retirement savings plans provided.
  • Life and disability insurance included.
  • Generous paid vacation and holidays offered.
  • Tuition assistance programs available.
Full Job Description
Opportunity Overview

The Teradyne Field Applications team is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and driven Field Application Engineer (RF, SiPho) who will work collaboratively with the team as well as independently to determine and develop imaginative, thorough, and practical application solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, debug, and deploy test solutions for Digital, High-Speed Digital, System on Chip (SoC), Mixed-Signal, Analog, RF, and Silicon Photonics semiconductor devices.
  • Develop test program software in a collaborative engineering environment.
  • Review load board and probe card schematics and layouts for test solution implementation.
  • Analyze technical problems and recommend solutions on Teradyne ATE platforms to optimize customer throughput.
  • Collaborate with customer test engineering teams to understand and improve test processes.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance quality and test coverage.
  • Support production release of test solutions, including handler and prober integration, correlation, and Gauge R&R activities.
  • Discover customer requirements and develop conceptual hardware, software, and test cell integration solutions.
  • Provide electrical, mechanical, PCB, and interface hardware design guidance and requirements.
  • Develop innovative techniques and methodologies for semiconductor device characterization and testing.
  • Demonstrate tester capabilities during customer evaluations.
  • Assist customers with tester operation, applications, and capabilities.
  • Deliver customer training, technical exchanges, and technical presentations.
  • Build strong technical relationships with customers to understand future needs and technology direction.
  • Maintain awareness of ATE industry trends, competitive products, and product positioning.


All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6 to10 years of semiconductor test industry experience with hands-on IC component test development experience.
  • Test and Product Engineering experience in RF testing.
  • Demonstrated experience developing test solutions on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms.
  • Strong programming knowledge with languages such as C#, VB.NET, C++, C, or Java.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proven technical track record and strong customer-facing relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to travel 25% or more, both domestically and internationally.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience testing Digital, High-Speed Digital, HPC, SoC, Mixed-Signal, Analog, or Silicon Photonics devices.
  • Experience with Teradyne UltraFlex, UltraFlexPlus, IG-XL, Eagle Test Systems EV/EV-MST, Advantest V93K, SmarTest 7, SmarTest 8, or similar semiconductor test platforms.
  • Experience with handler and prober interfaces.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing local or global teams.


We are unable to provide relocation assistance for this position

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $139,400 to 223,200. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

About Teradyne

Teradyne, Inc. is a leading supplier of automation equipment for test and industrial applications. Teradyne Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) is used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronic systems, which serve consumer, communications, industrial and government customers. Industrial Automation products include Collaborative Robots used by global manufacturing and light industrial customers to improve quality and increase manufacturing efficiency. In 2019, Teradyne had revenue of $2.3 billion and today employs 5,500 people worldwide. For more information, visit teradyne.com. Teradyne(R) is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Learn more about Teradyne
Size
5,900 employees
Market Cap
$13.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$784.1 million
Founded
1960
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
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