Senior Test Technician – NPI & Characterization

TetraMem Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TetraMem Inc. is seeking a Senior ASIC Test Technician to support NPI, silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization. This hands-on role works closely with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and Design teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with ATE test systems, semiconductor test programs, bench characterization, and hardware/debug. Salary range shown reflects market opportunities for this senior position in the San Jose area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test, product engineering, or test engineering.
• Experience with ATE systems and semiconductor test programs.
• Strong bench-test experience and lab instrumentation skills.
• Proficient with lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, etc.
• Strong hardware troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read schematics, test specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent hands-on skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with load boards, DUT interfaces, sockets/contactors, and ATE hardware.

Responsibilities

• Support ASIC silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization at bench and ATE.
• Set up and debug ATE test systems, load boards, sockets, fixtures, and cabling.
• Execute and troubleshoot ATE test programs and assist with program debug.
• Perform bench measurements using standard lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot DUT, test hardware, instrumentation, and test-program issues.
• Support characterization across voltage, frequency, temperature, and other conditions.
• Collect, analyze, and document characterization and test data.
• Perform test equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance.
• Support NPI activities from initial silicon bring-up through product qualification and production test.
• Collaborate with Test, Product, Design, and Applications Engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Semiconductor test

Bench-test

Hardware debugging

Test data analysis

Schematic reading

Tools

Advantest V93K

Teradyne uFlex

Teradyne J750

Job description

We are seeking a Senior ASIC Test Technician to support new product introduction (NPI), silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization. This is a highly hands-on role working closely with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and Design teams.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with ATE test systems, semiconductor test programs, bench characterization, test equipment, and hardware/debug.

Responsibilities

• Support ASIC silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization at bench and ATE.


• Set up and debug ATE test systems, load boards, sockets, fixtures, and cabling.


• Execute and troubleshoot ATE test programs and assist Test Engineers with program debug.


• Perform bench measurements using power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, electronic loads, and other laboratory equipment.


• Troubleshoot DUT, test hardware, instrumentation, and test-program issues.


• Support characterization across voltage, frequency, temperature, and other operating conditions.


• Collect, analyze, and document characterization and test data.


• Perform test equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance.


• Support NPI activities from initial silicon bring-up through product qualification and production test.


• Work closely with Test, Product, Design, and Applications Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test, product engineering, or test engineering.

Experience with ATE systems such as Advantest V93K, Teradyne uFlex & J750, and semiconductor test programs.

• Strong experience with executing bench-test.


• Proficient with laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.


• Strong hardware troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to read schematics, test specifications, and engineering documentation.


• Excellent hands‑on skills and attention to detail.


• Familiarity with load boards, DUT interfaces, sockets/contactors, and ATE hardware

Salary Range: $130,000 - $250,000 / year

TetraMem celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

TetraMem is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources for assistance.