RF ATE Test Engineer

Protouch Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced RF ATE Test Engineer to validate and test advanced wireless semiconductor devices. You will design automated test solutions, execute RF test cases, and work with multiple engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and quality of products.

The role emphasizes development of test strategies, production ramp support, and mentoring of junior RF test engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ATE test engineering or a closely related semiconductor test role.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing test programs on Advantest V93K with Wavescale.
• Strong experience with the SmarTest 8 test development environment.
• 5+ years of RF testing and characterization experience.
• Strong understanding of communications theory, RF fundamentals, and signal processing.
• Experience with analog electronics and electrical systems.
• Proficiency using RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, PCI/PCIe, SerDes, and FPGA-based systems.
• Strong programming skills in Java; experience with Python or R is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RF ATE test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for semiconductor devices.
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain automated test programs and test environments.
• Develop and execute RF characterization, functional, performance, and production test cases.
• Program and optimize Advantest V93K systems with the Wavescale option using SmarTest 8.
• Analyze test data, identify failures and trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform RF measurements and characterization using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with design, validation, applications, firmware, product, and manufacturing engineering teams to define test requirements.
• Develop automated solutions to improve test coverage, test efficiency, accuracy, and production throughput.
• Support device bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production ramp activities.
• Troubleshoot complex RF, analog, digital, and system-level issues.
• Develop and maintain test software and automation frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement of ATE hardware, software, test methodologies, and production processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and analysis of test results.Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other RF test engineers as applicable.

Skills

RF Testing

ATE Test Engineering

RF Characterization

Semiconductor Testing

Signal Processing

Communications Theory

Java

Python

BLE

Analog Electronics

Automated Test Development

System Validation

Test Equipment

Debugging & Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Advantest V93K

Wavescale

SmarTest 8

Job description

We are seeking an experienced RF ATE Test Engineer to support the validation and testing of advanced wireless semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in RF testing, automated test equipment, semiconductor test methodologies, and wireless communication systems.

Position

Full-Time, In-Person

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced RF ATE Test Engineer to support the validation and testing of advanced wireless semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in RF testing, automated test equipment, semiconductor test methodologies, and wireless communication systems. In this role, you will design and develop automated test solutions, define test strategies, execute and analyze RF test cases, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RF ATE test strategies, methodologies, and test plans for semiconductor devices.
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain automated test programs and test environments.
• Develop and execute RF characterization, functional, performance, and production test cases.
• Program and optimize Advantest V93K systems with the Wavescale option using the SmarTest 8 environment.
• Analyze test data, identify failures and trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform RF measurements and characterization using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with design, validation, applications, firmware, product, and manufacturing engineering teams to define test requirements.
• Develop automated solutions to improve test coverage, test efficiency, accuracy, and production throughput.
• Support device bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production ramp activities.
• Troubleshoot complex RF, analog, digital, and system-level issues.
• Develop and maintain test software and automation frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement of ATE hardware, software, test methodologies, and production processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and analysis of test results.Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other RF test engineers as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in ATE test engineering or a closely related semiconductor test role.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing test programs on Advantest V93K with Wavescale.
• Strong experience with the SmarTest 8 test development environment.
• 5+ years of RF testing and characterization experience.
• Strong understanding of communications theory, RF fundamentals, and signal processing.
• Experience with analog electronics and electrical systems.
• Proficiency using RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Hands-on experience with communication and high-speed interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, PCI/PCIe, SerDes, and FPGA-based systems.
• Strong programming skills in Java; experience with Python or R is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other low-power wireless technologies.
• Experience with system-level validation and verification.
• Knowledge of semiconductor quality standards, regulatory requirements, and RF testing methodologies.
• Experience with wireless communication semiconductor products.
• Experience developing production test solutions and improving test coverage and throughput.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or technically guiding RF/ATE test engineers.
• Experience with product characterization, qualification, and manufacturing test.
• Strong understanding of RF performance metrics and wireless device specifications.

Core Skills

• RF Testing
• ATE Test Engineering
• Advantest V93K
• Wavescale
• SmarTest 8
• RF Characterization
• Semiconductor Testing
• Signal Processing
• Communications Theory
• Java
• Python
• BLE
• Analog Electronics
• Automated Test Development
• System Validation
• Test Equipment
• Debugging & Troubleshooting

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-person engineering position in San Jose, California, requiring hands-on interaction with RF test equipment, ATE systems, laboratory hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams.