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Broadcom

ATE Test Development Engineer

Irvine, CA

$108K - $172K/yr

Broadcom's Global Operations supporting Core Switching Group is seeking a candidate for an ATE Test Development Engineer. Products include networking switches for NIC, Scale Up, Scale Out, Scale ...

Flex Ltd.

Senior Test Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Senior Test Development Engineer located in Austin TX. Reporting to the ...

Flex

Senior Test Development Engineer

Austin, TX

Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Senior Test Development Engineer located in Austin TX. Reporting to the ...

Generac

Test Development Engineer III

Waukesha, WI

The Test Development Engineer III is responsible for providing engineering input to the product development projects assigned including interfacing with the cross functional team consisting of ...

Belcan

Senior Test Development Engineer

Tewksbury, MA

$91.93/hr

Senior Test Development Engineer Location: Tewksbury, MA Zip Code: 01876 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $91.93 /hr. Start Date: Immediate Shift: 8am - 5pm, 9/80 schedule *Active US Secret Clearance ...

Belcan

Senior Test Development Engineer

Tewksbury, MA

$100.88/hr

Senior Test Development Engineer Location: Tewksbury, MA Zip Code: 01876 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $100.88/hr. Start Date: Immediate Shift: 8am - 5pm, 9/80 schedule *Active US Secret Clearance ...

Belcan

Senior Test Development Engineer

Tewksbury, MA

$68.83/hr

Senior Test Development Engineer Location: Tewksbury, MA Zip Code: 01876 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $68.83 /hr. Start Date: Immediate Shift: 8am - 5pm, 9/80 schedule *Active US Secret Clearance ...

onsemi

Principal Test Development Engineer

Hopewell, NY · On-site

onsemi is looking for a Principal Test Engineer to lead test development and provide engineering support for Embedded onsemi Power Module (EoPM) new product development, ensuring robust testing and ...

Nvidia

ATE Test Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

... Development Engineering, DFT, and IC design to efficiently debug product failures and implement optimal solutions. * Write and maintain scripts/tools for the test engineering group, enhance the group ...

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How much do test development engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for test development engineer in the United States is $51.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.07 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Test Development Engineer typically collaborate with design and manufacturing teams during a product lifecycle?

Test Development Engineers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between design and manufacturing by creating and refining test plans that ensure product quality and reliability. They work closely with design engineers to understand product specifications and identify potential test points, and then collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement and optimize automated test systems on the production floor. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for identifying defects early, reducing production issues, and ensuring that products meet both client and regulatory standards. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as project requirements and priorities can shift rapidly throughout the product lifecycle.

What is the difference between Test Development Engineer vs Test Engineer?

AspectTest Development EngineerTest Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and developing testing procedures and tools for new productsExecuting tests, troubleshooting, and ensuring product quality
Skills & CertificationsEngineering degree, knowledge of test automation, scripting, and hardware integrationEngineering background, testing methodologies, and sometimes certifications like ISTQB
Work EnvironmentR&D labs, product development teamsManufacturing lines, quality assurance departments

While both roles involve testing, the Test Development Engineer primarily focuses on creating testing processes and tools, whereas the Test Engineer executes tests and ensures product quality. The Test Development Engineer's role is more design-oriented, often requiring programming and engineering skills, while the Test Engineer emphasizes testing execution and troubleshooting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Test Development Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Test Development Engineer, you need strong skills in electronics, programming, and test methodology, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with automated test equipment (ATE), scripting languages (such as Python or LabVIEW), and industry-specific standards or certifications (like ISTQB) is often required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are critical soft skills for excelling in this position. These competencies ensure efficient test process design, accurate product validation, and reliable collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.

What are Test Development Engineers?

Test Development Engineers are professionals who design, develop, and implement testing processes and systems to ensure the quality and functionality of products—often in the electronics, semiconductor, or software industries. They create test plans, develop automated test scripts, and analyze test results to identify defects or areas for improvement. Their work is crucial for verifying that products meet technical specifications and industry standards before release. Test Development Engineers often collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to optimize testing strategies.
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ATE Test Development Engineer

ATE Test Development Engineer

Broadcom

Irvine, CA

$108K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 141 rated electronics manufacturers

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Job Description:

Broadcom's Global Operations supporting Core Switching Group is seeking a candidate for an ATE Test Development Engineer. Products include networking switches for NIC, Scale Up, Scale Out, Scale Across networking for traditional and AI data centers. This position is at our R&D center in Irvine, CA or San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of developing test hardware and test programs using UltraFlex testers.

Responsibilities

  • Test Development: Develop ATE test program for products for networking switches that are high power and have high speed SERDES (>100G) and bring the product from design to manufacturing.

  • Test Hardware Development: Responsible for driving hardware development including final test and probe. This involves working with PCB designer, probe vendor, socket vendor.

  • Debug: Debug and bring up test hardware on ATE

  • Test Program Optimization: Drive test time reduction and optimize test program for better yield without impacting quality of the product.

  • Cross functional: Work closely with Product Engineers and Design Engineers

  • Production Release: Communicate with the production team (Asia) to release test programs and collaborate with them.

Skills/Experiences

  • Hands-on experience with Teradyne UltraFlex tester platforms

  • Must be able to independently develop test programs, including complex test flows to support chip specifications around performance and power consumption

  • Must be able to support debugging/troubleshooting of various failure mechanisms with the part by working with cross-functional teams

  • Ability to perform volume data analysis, Correlate failures with system failures, Proficiency with Data analysis softwares/languages

  • Programming experience required for test method development

  • Ability to work with test hardware development teams, able to understand chip performance at ATE and contributions from the test hardware on chip behavior

  • Experienced with extreme temperature testing of ASICs at ATE

  • Experience with AI tools for quick script development is a plus

Education:

Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of related experience, or Master's Degree and 6+ years of related experience

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800. .

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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