Associate Test Engineer 1

Dawar Consulting, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting, Inc. in Milpitas, CA seeks an Associate Test Engineer 1 for a 12‑month assignment. You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly, system testing, calibration, troubleshooting and repairs to support optics, PCB, and alignment tasks.

Responsibilities include following blueprints and test procedures, maintaining tool schedules, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive testing milestones. Shift: 1st, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM; overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on testing, assembly, and troubleshooting experience.
• Technical certificate, associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience with testing instruments, torque wrenches, calipers, and precision hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, system testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Support optics, PCB, alignment, wafer/reticle handlers, and system integration testing.
• Follow blueprints, drawings, and test procedures.

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

BSME/BSEET preferred

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Precision hand tools

Job description

Milpitas, United States

Our client, a world leader in semiconductor industry, is looking for an Associate Test Engineer 1, based in Milpitas, CA. Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $30–$36/hr

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM + OT as required

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, system testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Support optics, PCB, alignment, wafer/reticle handlers, and system integration testing.
• Follow blueprints, drawings, and test procedures.
• Maintain tool schedules and meet alignment and testing milestones.
• Prepare technical reports and recommend solutions to issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support tool progression priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant hands‑on testing, assembly, and troubleshooting experience.
• Technical certificate, associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience with testing instruments, torque wrenches, callipers, and precision hand tools.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, overtime, and weekends.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and perform physical activities as required.

Preferred:

• A BSME, BSEET or similar degree in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), or a related field