Associate Test Engineer: Validate & Optimize Hardware

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in the United States seeks a Test Engineer to support the development, implementation, and optimization of testing solutions across the product lifecycle.

You will design test methodologies, develop diagnostic programs, and validate fixtures while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure performance and reliability. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across diverse products and technologies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of test engineering principles, validation methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and develop solutions.
• Ability to develop and execute structured test procedures and evaluate results against product requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, measurement equipment, and engineering development environments through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test methodologies, test cases, and validation approaches to evaluate product functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and execute diagnostic test programs to identify defects, performance issues, and opportunities for product improvement.
• Design, develop, and support test fixtures, evaluation hardware, and test equipment used for product validation and characterization.
• Define, document, and maintain test procedures, specifications, and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across systems, equipment, and products using analytical problem-solving techniques.
• Support qualification, characterization, and reliability testing activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, product, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product quality.
• Analyze test results and technical data to identify trends, root causes, and performance improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance testing efficiency, product quality, and engineering processes.

Skills

Test engineering principles

Analytical problem-solving

Structured test procedures

Lab testing familiarity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

0-2 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering, Validation Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Verification, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. in the United States seeks a Test Engineer to support the development, implementation, and optimization of testing solutions across the product lifecycle.

You will design test methodologies, develop diagnostic programs, and validate fixtures while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure performance and reliability. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across diverse products and technologies.