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Senior Test Technician NPI & Characterization

San Jose, CA โ€ข On-site

TetraMem - Accelerate The World
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturingย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$130K - $250K/yr

Full-time

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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

TetraMem celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
TetraMem is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources for assistance.
To ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient hiring process, all candidates must apply through TetraMems official ClearCompany Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Applications submitted through the ATS allow our hiring team to evaluate candidates using a standardized process and ensure timely communication throughout the recruitment process. To promote equal consideration for all applicants, applications submitted outside of the ClearCompany ATS, including direct emails, LinkedIn messages, or unsolicited submissions to employees, may not be reviewed or considered.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply through the official TetraMem Careers page.