Senior ATE Test Engineer — Lead & Automate (San Diego)

Elevate Semiconductor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Semiconductor, based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer to design, implement, and maintain test plans for high-density, low-power ATE components.

The role requires coordinating with design, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure product performance and reliability. Candidates should bring hands-on experience with semiconductor testing, automated test systems, and scripting (Python/C++), along with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Semiconductor or ATE environments.
• Design and maintain Test Cases and Test Execution for reliability.
• Familiar with automated test systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Set up and execute functional and system-level tests.
• Analyze test data, identify defects, and collaborate with design, product, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and optimize coverage.
• Contribute to test automation and documentation of procedures.
• Mentor junior test engineers and support customer-facing discussions as needed.

Skills

Test Engineering

Test Case Design

Functional Testing

Automated Test Systems

Python/C++

Electronics Fundamentals

Communication

Lead Experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CE

Tools

Teradyne Equipment

Advantest Equipment

Job description

Elevate Semiconductor, based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer to design, implement, and maintain test plans for high-density, low-power ATE components.

The role requires coordinating with design, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure product performance and reliability. Candidates should bring hands-on experience with semiconductor testing, automated test systems, and scripting (Python/C++), along with strong communication and leadership abilities.