Sr. ATE Test Eng.

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

Company Description

Elevate Semiconductor (ElevATE) is a leading supplier of innovative, low-power, high-density components for next-generation Automated Test Equipment (ATE). The company delivers solutions that provide a competitive advantage by enabling systems to adapt to emerging trends and challenges in the ATE market while increasing end user value. ElevATE offers a broad portfolio with varying levels of integration to address diverse applications, including SoC Test, Memory Test, Test During Burn-in (TDBI), and In-Circuit Test (ICT). Founded in 2012 by industry veterans with over 100 years of combined ATE experience, ElevATE brings deep technical expertise and focused support to meet the unique needs of the test industry. Team members benefit from working in a specialized environment committed to innovation and customer-focused solutions.

Role Description

The Sr. Test Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in San Diego, CA. In this role, the engineer designs, develops, and maintains test plans and test cases for ElevATE’s high-density, low-power ATE components, ensuring product performance and quality. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting up and executing functional and system-level tests, analyzing test data, identifying defects or performance issues, and collaborating with design, product, and manufacturing teams to resolve problems and optimize test coverage. The Sr. Test Engineer will also contribute to test automation, continuous improvement of test methodologies, and documentation of test procedures and results. This role involves mentoring less-experienced test engineers and supporting customer-facing technical discussions as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Test Engineering and Testing, including experience with semiconductor or ATE environments.


• Candidates should possess skills in designing and maintaining Test Cases and Test Execution, with a focus on reliability and repeatability.


• Candidates should possess experience in Functional Testing, including validation of device performance against specifications.


• Experience with automated test systems Teradyne or Advantest, scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++), and data analysis tools is beneficial.


• Solid understanding of digital and/or mixed-signal electronics, and familiarity with ATE hardware and test methodologies.


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.


• Prior experience in a senior or lead test engineering role and exposure to high-volume manufacturing test is a plus.