Calibration Engineer

DSJ Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Calibration & Diagnostics Engineer in California to design calibration and diagnostic software for next-generation memory test platforms. The role blends advanced C++ development with precision measurement, instrumentation, and hardware engineering.

You will lead calibration algorithms, diagnostic architectures, and characterization strategies for Automated Test Equipment (ATE), providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in calibration, diagnostics, or test.
• Experience writing C++ to interface with hardware.
• Strong data analysis and debugging skills for hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement calibration and diagnostic software architectures.
• Develop calibration algorithms for precision measurement.
• Lead characterization strategies for new hardware platforms.
• Analyze measurement datasets to identify trends and performance limitations.
• Diagnose complex hardware/software interactions.
• Develop scalable frameworks for engineering, manufacturing, and customer diagnostics.
• Partner with hardware, FPGA, systems, manufacturing, and product engineering teams.
• Drive software quality, automation, and development best practices.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across key programs.

Skills

Calibration methods

Instrumentation

Data analysis

C++ development

Root cause analysis

Hardware-software integration

FPGA-based measurement systems

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE/CE/CS

Tools

ATE systems

Job description

A global leader in semiconductor test and automation technology is seeking a Senior Calibration & Diagnostics Engineer to support next-generation memory test platforms. This role combines advanced C++ development, precision measurement, instrumentation, and hardware engineering.

The engineer will develop calibration algorithms, diagnostic architectures, and characterization strategies for sophisticated Automated Test Equipment (ATE), while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement calibration and diagnostic software architectures.
• Develop calibration algorithms for precision measurement and instrumentation systems.
• Lead characterization strategies for new hardware platforms.
• Analyze measurement datasets to identify trends and performance limitations.
• Diagnose complex hardware/software interactions.
• Develop scalable frameworks for engineering, manufacturing, and customer diagnostics.
• Partner with hardware, FPGA, systems, manufacturing, and product engineering teams.
• Drive software quality, automation, and development best practices.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across key programs.

What You'll Bring

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of calibration methodologies and measurement science.
• Experience developing software that interfaces directly with complex hardware.
• Strong instrumentation and data analysis knowledge.
• Advanced debugging and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to solve complex hardware/software integration challenges.

Preferred Background

• Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Precision electronic measurement systems.
• Signal Integrity, including eye diagrams and TDR.
• FPGA-based measurement systems.
• Statistical data analysis.
• Cross-functional technical leadership.

Why This Role

• Work on next-generation semiconductor memory test technology.
• Combine advanced C++ development with hands-on instrumentation.
• Develop sophisticated calibration and diagnostic algorithms.
• Influence future test platform architecture and product roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.