Semiconductor Test Technician - ATE & NPI Support

Sierra Wireless; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Wireless in Camarillo, CA seeks an Test Technician to support ATE-based production and characterization testing of System Protection ICs. You will operate and maintain Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX and Advantest V93000, setup test environments, collect data, and escalate anomalies to ensure on-time NPI milestones.

You will also assist with test socket setup, REL procedures, and PCB board maintenance, while maintaining ESD, 5S, and safety compliance in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms and test program execution.

Responsibilities

• Operate ATE platforms (Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX, Advantest V93000) for final test of System Protection ICs; load and execute test programs under engineer direction.
• Set up, qualify, and maintain test sockets, REL setups, perform contact verification, seating checks, and REL setup qualification procedures.
• Support NPI test bring-up activities including test socket installation, DUT board setup, and first silicon test runs alongside Test Engineers.
• Collect, log, and perform basic review of test data; identify contact failure patterns and yield excursions; elevate anomalies to engineering.
• Assemble and rework PCBs and test boards; perform soldering, socket replacement, and minor load board repairs to maintain test hardware uptime.
• Execute ORT (ongoing reliability test) and SMT process setups; support reliability test loading and sample preparation under engineering supervision.
• Maintain test area compliance with ESD control protocols, 5S standards, and equipment PM schedules; document maintenance activities per SOPs.
• Create and update work instructions, test logs, and equipment maintenance records; support test documentation in the phase review system

Skills

Electrical testing

Soldering

ESD safety

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics or related

Tools

Teradyne J750

UltraFLEX

Advantest V93000

Job description

Sierra Wireless in Camarillo, CA seeks an Test Technician to support ATE-based production and characterization testing of System Protection ICs. You will operate and maintain Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX and Advantest V93000, setup test environments, collect data, and escalate anomalies to ensure on-time NPI milestones.

You will also assist with test socket setup, REL procedures, and PCB board maintenance, while maintaining ESD, 5S, and safety compliance in a collaborative team.