Associate Test Engineer 1

Dawar Consulting; 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 is seeking an Associate Test Engineer 1 in Milpitas, CA for a 12-month contract. The role involves electro-mechanical testing, troubleshooting, and system integration support in a clean-room environment.

Key tasks include performing assembly, calibration, following blueprints, and preparing technical reports. Requires 2+ years hands-on testing and the ability to work OT and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience.
• Technical certificate or associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience with testing instruments, torque wrenches, calipers, and precision hand tools.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment; strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willing to work independently, overtime, and weekends; able to lift 30 lbs.

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.

Skills

Testing experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

BSME / BSEET preferred

Bachelor's degree in ME/EE preferred

Tools

Testing instruments

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