Sr. Test Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. invites qualified candidates to apply for the Sr. Test Engineer role in San Jose.

The successful candidate will build test infrastructure for waferlevel and packagelevel RF MEMS testing, develop automated test programs with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and C#, and lead validation strategy across R&D and production environments. You will debug test programs and hardware setups, design and maintain probe cards, and support manufacturing ramp to improve throughput.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor test experience (RF/mEMS or mixed-signal ATE)
• Experience supporting both R&D characterization and production test environments
• Ownership of test infrastructure or validation strategy

Responsibilities

• Build test infrastructure for waferlevel and packagelevel RF MEMS testing, including probestation setups and automated test equipment
• Develop and maintain automated test programs using LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and C#, ensuring scalability and production readiness
• Lead validation strategy with test plans, characterization matrices, and DOE structures
• Debug test programs, instrument communication, and hardware setups to resolve measurement issues
• Design, qualify, and maintain probe cards for waferlevel RF MEMS testing
• Support manufacturing ramp by transitioning test programs and hardware into production while improving throughput
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RF design, MEMS design, process engineering, reliability, and product engineering teams

Skills

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

C#

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Sr. Test Engineer

Job Location(s)

San Jose - First St.

Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Key Responsibilities

• Build test infrastructure for waferlevel and packagelevel RFMEMS testing, including probestation setups, RF/DC benches, and automated test equipment.
• Develop and maintain automated test programs using LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and C#, ensuring scalability, repeatability, and production readiness.
• Lead validation strategy, defining test plans, characterization matrices, DOE structures, and qualification flows.
• Debug test programs, instrument communication, and hardware setups, resolving measurement anomalies and repeatability issues.
• Design, qualify, and maintain probe cards for waferlevel RFMEMS testing.
• Support manufacturing ramp, transitioning test programs and hardware into production environments and improving throughput.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with RF design, MEMS design, process engineering, reliability, and product engineering teams.

Required Skills & Experience

Software & Automation

• Strong experience with LabVIEW for custom measurement routines.
• Expertise in NI TestStand for sequencing, reporting, and production deployment.
• Proficiency in C# for instrument drivers, automation frameworks, and UI tools.

Hardware & Debugging

• Waferlevel RF/DC testing experience, including probestation workflows, and tester calibration.
• Experience with motherboard/PCB design or layout, including RF routing and signal integrity.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for test boards, probe cards, and driver circuits.
• Hands-on debugging of test programs, hardware bringup, and instrument communication.
• Experience with probe card design, qualification, and maintenance.

Professional Background

• Typically 5+ years in semiconductor test engineering, RF test, MEMS test, or mixedsignal ATE development.
• Experience supporting both R&D characterization and production test environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of test infrastructure or validation strategy.

Education

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

Compensation & Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$86,600 -$182,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].