Entry Level Semiconductor Test Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Chandler, AZ is seeking a recent or soon-to-be graduate for a hands-on engineering role supporting new product introduction and test activities. You will prepare data, run evaluations, document results, and help coordinate tasks across cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with test, design, manufacturing, and quality groups to enable readiness, maintain engineering records, and contribute to product quality and learning. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or graduating soon) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on lab work or student project experience is a plus.
• Familiar with role-related engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly is important.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken). Exposure to Automated Test Equipment (ATE) programming is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product introduction or test engineering activities by preparing data, running evaluations, and documenting results.
• Assist with setup, qualification, troubleshooting, and coordination of technical tasks across teams.
• Work with test, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to enable readiness and issue resolution.
• Help maintain test plans, reports, and engineering records for project visibility.
• Contribute to smooth development execution, technical learning, and product quality.

Skills

Lab experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering fundamentals

Documentation skills

Clear communication in English

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ATE programming

Lab instruments

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to new product introduction or test engineering activities by preparing data, running evaluations, and documenting results.
• Assist with setup, qualification, troubleshooting, and coordination of technical tasks across teams.
• Work with test, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to enable readiness and issue resolution.
• Help maintain test plans, reports, and engineering records for project visibility.
• Contribute to smooth development execution, technical learning, and product quality.

Requirements/Qualification:

• Master’s degree (or graduating soon) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience from lab work, design projects, internships, coursework, or student competitions is a plus.
• Familiar with role-related engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly is important.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Exposure to Automated Test Equipment (ATE) programming and fundamental test techniques from course work or lab is a plus

Anticipated hire date:

Q4 2026

More information about NXP in the United States…

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.