Senior Test Technician NPI & Characterization

TetraMem INC

$130K — $250K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor testing, product engineering, or test engineering.
  • Experience with ATE systems including Advantest V93K, Teradyne uFlex & J750, and associated test programs.
  • Proficient in executing bench tests and using lab equipment like power supplies and oscilloscopes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in hardware issues.
  • Ability to interpret schematics and engineering documentation.
  • Excellent practical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with load boards, DUT interfaces, and ATE hardware components.

Responsibilities

  • Support ASIC silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization at both bench and ATE environments.
  • Set up and debug ATE test systems, including load boards and cabling setups.
  • Execute and troubleshoot ATE test programs while assisting Test Engineers in debugging.
  • Perform bench measurements with various laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
  • Troubleshoot device under test (DUT), test hardware, and instrumentation issues reliably.
  • Conduct characterization across a range of operating conditions including voltage and temperature.
  • Collect, analyze, and document characterization data thoroughly.
  • Ensure test equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance are up to standard.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge silicon technologies and products.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced ATE systems and test applications.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities in the semiconductor field.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior ASIC Test Technician to support new product introduction (NPI), silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization. This is a highly hands-on role working closely with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and Design teams.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with ATE test systems, semiconductor test programs, bench characterization, test equipment, and hardware/debug.

Responsibilities
  • Support ASIC silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization at bench and ATE.
  • Set up and debug ATE test systems, load boards, sockets, fixtures, and cabling.
  • Execute and troubleshoot ATE test programs and assist Test Engineers with program debug.
  • Perform bench measurements using power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, electronic loads, and other laboratory equipment.
  • Troubleshoot DUT, test hardware, instrumentation, and test-program issues.
  • Support characterization across voltage, frequency, temperature, and other operating conditions.
  • Collect, analyze, and document characterization and test data.
  • Perform test equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance.
  • Support NPI activities from initial silicon bring-up through product qualification and production test.
  • Work closely with Test, Product, Design, and Applications Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test, product engineering, or test engineering.
  • Experience with ATE systems such as Advantest V93K, Teradyne uFlex & J750, and semiconductor test programs.
  • Strong experience with executing bench-test.
  • Proficient with laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.
  • Strong hardware troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read schematics, test specifications, and engineering documentation.
  • Excellent hands-on skills and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with load boards, DUT interfaces, sockets/contactors, and ATE hardware

Salary Range: $130,000 - $250,000 / year

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