Entry Level Semiconductor Test Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Chandler, AZ is seeking an engineering-minded candidate for collaboration across test, design, manufacturing, and quality teams. You will contribute to new product introductions and test engineering activities, documenting results and maintaining test plans and records.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, problem solving, and clear communication in English, with exposure to ATE programming being a plus.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

ATE programming

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...

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