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Probe Card Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Manufacturing Technician 1

Livermore, CA · On-site

$19.30 - $25.36/hr

... with engineering and manufacturing teams. Key Responsibilities: * Perform routine manufacturing operations associated with probe card production, including photolithography, thin film processing ...

Manufacturing Technician 1

Livermore, CA · On-site

$19.30 - $25.36/hr

... with engineering and manufacturing teams. Key Responsibilities: * Perform routine manufacturing operations associated with probe card production, including photolithography, thin film processing ...

Manufacturing Technician 1

Livermore, CA · On-site

$19.30 - $25.36/hr

... with engineering and manufacturing teams. Key Responsibilities: * Perform routine manufacturing operations associated with probe card production, including photolithography, thin film processing ...

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How much do probe card engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for probe card engineer in the United States is $51.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Probe Card Engineer job?

A Probe Card Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining probe cards used in semiconductor wafer testing. They work closely with test engineers and fabrication teams to ensure accurate and efficient electrical testing of integrated circuits. Their role involves troubleshooting probe card issues, optimizing performance, and collaborating with vendors for manufacturing and improvements. Strong knowledge of semiconductor testing, circuit design, and materials science is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Probe Card Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Probe Card Engineer, a strong background in electrical engineering, semiconductor testing, and microfabrication processes is essential, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD design software, probe card analyzers, and failure analysis tools, as well as knowledge of industry standards like SEMI, is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help set candidates apart in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of probe cards, optimizing test yield, and supporting efficient collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Probe Card Engineer?

As a Probe Card Engineer, your typical day involves designing, developing, and validating probe cards used in semiconductor wafer testing, collaborating closely with product engineers and test floor technicians. You’ll troubleshoot any probe card performance issues, analyze test data to identify potential improvements, and work with CAD tools for new designs or modifications to existing products. Regular communication with cross-functional teams is common to ensure the probe cards meet evolving technology and production requirements. You may also participate in root cause analyses, manage documentation, and support ongoing process improvements, making problem-solving and adaptability key aspects of your role.

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Infographic showing various Probe Card Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,799 per year, or $51.3 per hour.
Senior Silicon ATE Development Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Silicon Team

Senior Silicon ATE Development Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Silicon Team

Amazon

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,925 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Come work at Amazon!
The Role:
As Senior Silicon ATE Development Test Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and third party suppliers to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
You'll be responsible for development and engineering of high-volume production test methodology for custom SoCs for Leo

You'll be part of the team that creates a chip and system test infrastructure and methodology applicable to transmit and receive communication systems.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S

as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Write test plans and test programs for SoCs tested on Teradyne and Advantest equipment.
- Develop and review load board, socket, and probe card designs and simulation results for best layout practices and possible signal / power integrity issues.
- Convert test patterns from the DFT team into tester-suitable formats (e.g. ATP).
- Run test vectors on test platforms and optimize tester and vector parameters to ensure timing and repeatability.
- Work with ASIC design teams ensure the test equipment and processes required for production meet Amazon standards for high-volume manufacturing.
- Optimize equalization settings for up to 224 Gbps SERDES running on ATE platforms.
- Actively identify test related readiness, issues, and optimizations throughout the product lifecycle and work towards expedient resolutions.
- Assist in qualification activities such as burn-in board design, HTOL, ESD, etc.


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