Test Development Engineer

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join our Product and Test Engineering team in Manchester, NH. You will develop automated test solutions, writing C/C++ programs for ATE and collaborating with IC designers and product engineers to ensure robust test coverage.

You will gain hands-on experience with device interface boards, probe cards, and production release processes, contributing to automotive-grade test solutions in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, ECE, or related field.
• 0 to 5 years in electronics testing, hardware lab bring-up, or semiconductor environments.
• Foundational knowledge of C/C++ and/or Python for test execution and data collection.
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies).
• Basic exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar).
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented mindset and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to write, debug, and maintain modular C/C++ test programs for ATE.
• Assist in the design and checkout of custom test hardware (DIBs, PIBs, probe cards).
• Participate in first-silicon bring-up and correlate bench measurements with ATE results.
• Perform statistical data analysis (JMP, Python, Excel) to evaluate distributions and test yield.
• Partner with IC Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and manufacturing teams to release robust test solutions.
• Use bench instrumentation and thermal systems to debug hardware and software test routines.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE / ECE

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Altium/OrCAD/KiCad

JMP

Job description

The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity Allegro Microsystems is looking for an enthusiastic Test Development Engineer to join our Product and Test Engineering team. In this role, you will work closely with senior test engineers, IC designers, and product engineering teams to develop automated test solutions—including C++ test programs and custom hardware interface boards—used to test our high-performance mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) during wafer probe and final package manufacturing. This is an exciting, hands‑on opportunity to build expertise in semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE), first-silicon bring‑up, and production release in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with senior engineers to write, debug, and maintain modular test programs in C/C++ on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to evaluate analog and mixed-signal sensor and power ICs.
• Assist in the design, schematic capture, and checkout of custom test hardware, including Device Interface Boards (DIBs/loadboards), probe interface boards (PIBs), probe cards, and socket hardware.
• Participate in first‑silicon bring‑up, collecting correlation data to validate bench measurements against ATE results across operating temperature ranges.
• Perform statistical data analysis (using tools like JMP, Python, or Excel) to evaluate Gage R&R, characterize parametric distributions, identify test yield issues, and support test‑time reduction (TTR) efforts.
• Partner with IC Design, Product Engineering, Quality, and global manufacturing teams (including AMPI) to release robust, automotive‑grade test solutions into high‑volume manufacturing.
• Use standard bench instrumentation (oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, DMMs, power supplies) and thermal systems to debug hardware and software test routines.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or a closely related field.
• 0 to 5 years of academic, internship, co‑op, or industry experience in electronics testing, hardware lab bring‑up, or semiconductor environments.
• Foundational knowledge of C/C++ (object‑oriented programming) and/or Python for test execution, scripting, and data collection.
• Solid understanding of analog and mixed‑signal circuits, with hands‑on proficiency using standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters).
• Basic exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout fundamentals (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar tools).
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, eagerness to learn complex mixed‑signal systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a One Allegro mindset.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands‑on exposure to semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE), particularly Teradyne / Eagle Test Systems (ETS-88, ETS-364, ETS-800), Advantest, or Cohu platforms.
• Familiarity with wafer probers (e.g., TEL) or automated IC handlers.
• Exposure to semiconductor data formats (STDF) and statistical process control concepts (e.g., normal distributions, , Gage R&R, JMP).
• Coursework or project experience in power electronics, sensor interfaces, semiconductor physics, or Design for Testability (DFT).

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. The company will not sponsor employment visas for this position, including F-1, OPT, CPT or other work authorization requiring future sponsorship. #LI‑Hybrid

Why Allegro?

Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting‑edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real‑world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology. You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose. Join us—and help build what’s next.

At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment‑free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement.

Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ: ALGM) is a global leader in sensing and power semiconductor solutions, committed to driving e‑mobility, clean energy, automation, and robotics forward. Through Real Innovation, we're developing intelligent technologies that move the world toward a safer, more sustainable, and autonomous future. Our acquisition of Crocus Technology further strengthens our leadership in magnetic sensing, bringing cutting‑edge TMR technology to our world‑class portfolio.

At Allegro, your work creates Real Impact. Our advanced magnetic position and current sensors, power management ICs, brushless motor drivers, and LED lighting drivers are at the heart of critical systems worldwide. From extending the range of electric vehicles and enabling smarter factories to powering efficient data centers and enhancing autonomous driving, our solutions touch lives every day. If you're driving a car, using cloud services, or receiving a package, you're interacting with Allegro's technology in action.

We believe in Real Connection. With a diverse team of over 4,400 employees across 17 countries and headquartered in Manchester, NH (USA), Allegro fosters a truly global and collaborative environment. Our engineering, manufacturing, and support teams worldwide are united by a shared mission, working together with trust, respect, and purpose.

We encourage you to think differently, take informed risks, and build what's next. Our dedication to pioneering solutions is reflected in our extensive portfolio of over 1,400 worldwide patents. Allegro is not just building technology; we're building careers where your contributions matter, your growth is valued, and you can make a lasting difference.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence is underscored by our IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 certifications and the quality awards we've received globally. Join us and help shape the future – where your innovation, impact, and connection will drive what's next!