Test Engineer

The Hiring Method, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee stock purchase program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Hiring Method, LLC is seeking a Test Development Engineer to develop, deploy, and support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and manufacturing test infrastructure for InP and silicon photonics products. This role partners with NPI, Process, Product Eng, Operations and Manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in test engineering within high-volume semiconductor environments, with hands-on problem solving, and the ability to maintain 24/7 production test systems, design

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment (ATE); 9+ years preferred.
• Background in semiconductor, test and measurement environment.
• Strong understanding of optics, mechanics, and electronics theory.
• Experience with high-speed laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, pattern generators, error detectors, and microscopes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and production test infrastructure.
• Improve test capability, capacity, throughput to meet growing manufacturing demand.
• Design and implement custom test solutions for manufacturing and R&D.
• Maintain 24/7 production test systems and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve test performance and process capability.
• Create and maintain SOPs, OCAPs, calibration routines, and validation procedures.
• Monitor tool health, process performance, and key manufacturing metrics using SPC and statistical analysis.
• Train operators, technicians, and engineers on test equipment and processes while collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure project success

Skills

ATE development

DOE

SPC

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Pattern generators

Microscopes

Error detectors

Job description

Work Setting: Onsite in Sherman, TX

Compensation:$84,960 - $125,280 + 12% Bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, paid time off, comprehensive benefits package

Relocation: Relocation assistance available

Position Summary

A global leader in photonics and semiconductor technology is seeking a Test Development Engineer to develop, deploy, and support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and manufacturing test infrastructure for advanced indium phosphide (InP) and silicon photonics products.

This role is responsible for maintaining and improving high-volume manufacturing test systems while partnering closely with New Product Introduction, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate combines strong test engineering expertise with a hands-on approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop, deploy, and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and production test infrastructure
• Improve test capability, capacity, and throughput to support growing manufacturing demand
• Design and implement custom test solutions for both manufacturing and R&D
• Maintain 24/7 production test systems and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve test performance and process capability
• Create and maintain SOPs, OCAPs, calibration routines, and validation procedures
• Monitor tool health, process performance, and key manufacturing metrics using SPC and statistical analysis
• Train operators, technicians, and engineers on test equipment and processes while collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure project success

What You Bring

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Ph.D. preferred)
• 5+ years of experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment (ATE); 9+ years preferred
• Background in semiconductor, test and measurement, or a similar high-technology manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of optics, mechanics, and electronics theory
• Experience using high-speed laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, pattern generators, error detectors, and microscopes
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Preferred Qualifications

• High-volume semiconductor manufacturing experience
• Experience with statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, and engineering software tools
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages
• Experience developing calibration and validation routines for automated test systems
• Proven ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer-facing teams
• Self-starter with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment

Why This Opportunity

• Play a key role supporting rapidly growing InP and silicon photonics manufacturing
• Join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team with open communication and strong technical ownership
• Make a direct impact by improving manufacturing capability, capacity, and product quality
• Work with advanced automated test systems supporting next-generation optical technologies
• Opportunities for career advancement into more senior engineering roles
• Relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to solve challenging, high-impact engineering problems every day