IC Testing & Automated Test Equipment Engineer

Qplox engineering; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Qplox engineering is seeking an IC Testing & Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Engineer to drive validation toward production, delivering reliable measurements and engineering insights from the lab.

You will set up and debug IC test benches, build automated scripts in Python and MATLAB, analyze data, report results, and collaborate with IC design teams and external test houses to ensure smooth production readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in IC testing and semiconductor validation.
• Hands-on lab experience with ATE and PCB-based test setups.
• Ability to analyze measurement data and identify root causes.
• Experience working with external test houses and suppliers.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and debug IC test benches and fixtures.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts (Python, MATLAB).
• Execute functional and parametric tests per validation plans.
• Analyze data, identify anomalies, correlate with design.
• Prepare concise test reports with conclusions and next steps.
• Collaborate with IC design, validation, and test-service providers.
• Support transition from lab validation to production testing.

Skills

IC testing

Test automation

Lab work

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Automation scripts

Data acquisition systems

PCB fixtures

Oscilloscopes

Test benches

Job description

We are looking for an IC Testing & Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Engineer to join our team and play a key role in bringing semiconductor products from validation to production.

In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for setting up, debugging, automating, and executing IC tests, working closely with design teams and external test houses. You will spend a significant part of your time in the lab, turning test requirements into reliable measurements and actionable engineering insights.

• Set up and debug IC test benches, including instruments, power supplies, evaluation boards, fixtures, cabling, automation scripts, and data-acquisition systems.
• Execute functional and parametric tests according to validation plans and product requirements.
• Analyze measurement data, identify anomalies and root causes, and correlate test results with design expectations.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and measurement workflows using Python, MATLAB, or similar environments.
• Prepare clear and concise test reports, including plots, observations, pass/fail criteria, conclusions, and recommended next steps.
• Work closely with IC design, validation, application, and system engineering teams.
• Coordinate with external test houses and test-service providers on test requirements, implementation, logistics, data exchange, issue tracking, and schedules.
• Support the transition from laboratory validation toward production-oriented testing and ATE environments.
• Experience in IC testing, semiconductor validation, or electronic system testing.
• Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and laboratory measurement equipment.
• Strong understanding of PCB-based test setups, fixtures, cabling, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Solid experience with Python, MATLAB, or a similar test automation environment — this is a must.
• Ability to perform structured measurement-data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PMICs, voltage regulators, or power-management ICs is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, accurate approach to documentation and reporting.
• Pragmatic and autonomous, with the ability to take ownership and drive issues to resolution.
• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with international technical teams and external partners.