Graduate - Test Engineer

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in San Jose, CA seeks a test and validation focused engineer to support automated test equipment, silicon bring‑up, and data‑driven quality improvements. You will develop tests, analyze results, and collaborate with design, product, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.

The role emphasizes hands‑on lab work, instrumentation, and coding in Python/C/C++/MATLAB, with opportunities to contribute to automation and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer engineering or related field.
• Experience with Python/C/C++/MATLAB in coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Test development for automated test equipment (ATE).
• Assist silicon bring-up, characterization, and validation activities.
• Analyze test data to identify issues and support quality improvements.
• Collaborate with design, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to solve problems.
• Perform lab measurements and correlate bench results with production data.
• Contribute to test automation initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Data analysis

Communication

Electronics fundamentals

Lab instrumentation

Education

BSEE/BSEET

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

#WeAreIn to create tiny chips and big careers.

Trade your textbooks for tools to innovate. Let’s shape your next step together.

Whether through our Graduate Programs or your first full-time role, Infineon gives you the tools, trust, and challenges to grow fast and go far.

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Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Test Development:Support the development and debugging of test programs for automated test equipment (ATE)
• Validation:Assist with silicon bring‑up, characterization, and validation activities to ensure product performance and quality
• Analysis:Analyze test data to identify issues, investigate root causes, and support continuous quality improvements
• Troubleshooting:Collaborate with design, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to diagnose and resolve technical challenges
• Measurement:Perform laboratory measurements and correlate bench results with production test data
• Automation:Contribute to test automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and test coverage

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Electronics: Knowledge of digital electronics, semiconductor fundamentals, and circuit analysis
• Programming: Experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or other programming and scripting languages through coursework, projects, or internships
• Analysis: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify technical issues
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Instrumentation: Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other electronic test instruments is a plus
• Experience: Internship, research, or project experience in electronics, validation, embedded systems, or semiconductor technologies is preferred

Additional information

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

Salary pay information:

San Jose, United States
Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate:
US$92,000 – US$ 118,000
Hourly rate will depend on the highest level of education completed.

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Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

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