ATE Test Engineer

Nordic Semi; Trondheim; Vor Ort; NOK 900.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary incentives

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Zusammenfassung

Nordic Semiconductor in Trondheim is seeking an ATE Test Engineer to design and optimize automated test solutions for RF, mixed-signal, and digital semiconductor devices. You will drive new test methodologies, improve manufacturing efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production ramp-up.

The role emphasizes turning innovative test ideas into production-ready solutions, with responsibility for test data analysis and continuous improvement across design,

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field, or a BSc with relevant experience.
• Strong background in high frequency, mixed-signal, digital and analog test development.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) test development in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to drive improvements.

Aufgaben

• Test, validate and characterize new products.
• Design and develop new test cases and evaluate and present test results to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturing readiness.
• Create proof-of-concept test solutions to evaluate new test strategies, technologies, and methodologies.
• Drive test-time reduction and cost-optimization initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining product quality and coverage.
• Collaborate closely with design, validation, product engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product introduction into high-volume production.
• Analyze test data and yield trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced product performance.

Kenntnisse

C++

Python

Embedded programming

Microcontrollers

Transceiver architectures

Hardware test development

Ausbildung

MSc in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

BSc with relevant experience

Tools

Bitbucket

SVN

System-on-Chip

Bluetooth

WIFI

LTE

Jobbeschreibung

About the job

As an ATE Test Engineer at Nordic Semiconductor, you will play a key role in bringing cutting-edge semiconductor devices from development to manufacturing. Working at the intersection of RF, mixed-signal, and digital technologies, you will design and optimize automated test solutions, develop new test methodologies, and drive continuous improvements in product quality, performance, and manufacturing efficiency. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams spanning design, validation, product engineering, and manufacturing, helping ensure a seamless product introduction and successful production ramp-up.

We are looking for an engineer with a strong technical foundation in semiconductor testing and a passion for solving complex challenges. If you are analytical, innovative, and motivated to turn ideas into robust, production-ready solutions, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on products that reach millions of users worldwide while working with some of the most advanced test technologies in the industry.

Key responsibilities

• Test, validate and characterize new products




• Design and develop new test cases and evaluate and present test results to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturing readiness.




• Create proof-of-concept test solutions to evaluate new test strategies, technologies, and methodologies.




• Drive test-time reduction and cost-optimization initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining product quality and coverage.




• Collaborate closely with design, validation, product engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product introduction into high-volume production.




• Analyze test data and yield trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced product performance.

Key Qualifications

• M.Sc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar, or B.Sc with relevant experience




• Proven track record in high frequency, mixed-signal, digital and analog test development and execution.




• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Test Development in high volume manufacturing preferably with practical knowledge on System-on-Chip, Bluetooth, WIFI, or LTE testing




• Excellent problem-solving skills




• Experience in some of these areas:

  
  
  
  

  • Programming in C++ and Python

  
  

  • Knowledge of Design For Test (DFT)

  
  

  • Experience with revision control ystems like Bitbucket and SVN

  
  

  • Embedded programming and microcontrollers

  
  

  • Transceiver architectures

  
  

  • Integrated circuit design and development

  
  

  • Hardware design and development

  
  
  
  

Personal Skills

The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex technical challenges and is passionate about delivering high-quality test solutions for cutting-edge semiconductor products. You combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach, enabling you to identify opportunities for improvement and drive issues to resolution. As technology continues to evolve, you are curious, innovative, and eager to explore new test methodologies, tools, and technologies. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, building strong partnerships with design, validation, product, and manufacturing engineers. Most importantly, you take ownership of your work, proactively driving initiatives from concept to implementation and contributing to the success of products that reach millions of users worldwide.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan




• Flexible working hours




• Medical insurance




• Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Trondheim, Norway

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.