ASIC Test Technician

AttoTude inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AttoTude inc. in the Bay Area is seeking an ASIC Test Technician to support engineers in testing high-speed and mixed-signal ICs. You will collect data from DC to 1 THz and operate manual and semi-automatic probe stations for wafer-level and singulated dice testing.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, 5+ years of probe-station experience, and cleanroom etiquette. This on-site position offers growth in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or equivalent training.
• 5+ years of experience operating wafer probe stations.
• Electrical/wafer-level testing and defect inspection.
• Experience with GSSG/GSG RF probes and calibration techniques (SOLT, TRL).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manual and semi-automatic probe stations for wafer and dice testing.
• Support pre-production volume testing and DOEs for new methods.
• Regular calibration and execution of automated test sequences.
• Record data from DC to 1 THz frequencies.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Electrical testing

Wafer probe station operation

Instrumentation calibration

DOE testing methods

Cleanroom experience

Education

Associate of Arts degree in electronics/engineering technology or equivalent

Tools

Manual & semi-automatic probe stations

Microscopes / automated inspection tools

GSSG and GSG RF probes

Calibration equipment (SOLT, TRL, on-wafer)

Job description

The staff at AttoTude consists of world class team working in a fast-paced and agile environment developing next generation modems for intra-DCI applications. The ASIC Test Technician will work to support engineers in the testing and characterization of high-speed and mixed-signal ICs with measurements needed for the development of novel MODEM technology and product realization. The ideal candidate will be flexible to work either day or swing shift for quick-turn data collection on manual & semi-automatic probe stations spanning from DC to THz frequencies.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining manual and semi-automatic probe stations used for measurements for both wafer level and singulated dice. Support test engineers in pre-production volume testing of ASICs as well as DOEs for new measurement methods and metrology. Regular calibration and execution of measurements using automated test sequences and test suites. You will operate test equipment and collect data at frequencies from DC to 1THz.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in electronics, engineering technology or equivalent training
• 5+ years of experience in the setup and operation of wafer probe stations
• Perform electrical, wafer-level testing and inspect for surface defects using microscopes or automated inspection tools
• Identify, analyze, and resolve equipment malfunctions or testing anomalies
• Perform routine maintenance on probe stations, including changing probe cards and cleaning equipment
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing specialized protective clothing
• High level of precision in following complex, technical procedures
• Experience in handling, care and maintenance of GSSG and GSG RF probes, with both coaxial and waveguide feeds
• Highly desired: capable of executing calibration techniques like SOLT, TRL and on-wafer calibration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely
• Resourceful collaborator, supporting teammates and colleagues as needed

Location

Attotude is a Bay Area based corporation located in Menlo Park, CA. This position requires on-site presence to carry out and perform duties.

Annual Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000 USD