Entry Level Semiconductor Test Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a strong junior engineer to contribute to test engineering and new product introduction efforts. You will prepare data, run evaluations, and document results to enable smooth development of new semiconductor products.

The role emphasizes collaboration with test, design, manufacturing, and quality teams, plus a willingness to learn new tools and document engineering activity. A Master's degree and solid English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on lab work, project internships, coursework, or competitions provide valuable experience.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering, problem solving, testing, and documentation.
• Clear communication with cross-functional teams in English is required.
• Exposure to Automated Test Equipment (ATE) programming or related techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product introduction or test engineering 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 collaboration

Technical documentation

English communication

Education

Master's degree (Electrical/Electronics/CS/Physics)

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 coursework or lab is a plus.

Locations: Chandler (Office)

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: R-10064969

Anticipated Hire Date: Q4 2026

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