Test Operator, ATE

Eurofins | EAG Laboratories; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Company Matching

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time off

Education Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is seeking a Test Operator/IC Assembler to support the ATE Engineering team in Santa Clara, CA. You will perform manual testing and operate automated test equipment to evaluate semiconductor parts and components, ensuring quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1 year of IC testing experience, hands-on use of semiconductor test equipment, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with IC testing (ATE) in electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating semiconductor test equipment.
• Good Excel skills and ability to calculate test yield.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and customer satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor automated testing equipment and perform manual tests.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of operation documents and reports.
• Meet test priorities and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve testing objectives.
• Identify issues and troubleshoot to satisfy production needs.

Skills

IC testing

Test equipment operation

Excel

Test yield calculation

Customer communication

Job description

Eurofins EAG Laboratories has over 40 years experience in engineering and materials testing services. Our parent company, Eurofins Scientific, is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in engineering and scientific services operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees with a portfolio of over 200,000 validated analytical methods.

At EAG, curiosity fuels everything we do. Every analysis, every test, and every question asked in our labs helps unlock what materials and products are capable of—and what the world can build next. If you’re energized by materials science, analytical chemistry, engineering rigor, and solving problems that matter, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our scientists and engineers support industries ranging from semiconductors and advanced electronics to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy systems, and consumer products. Using advanced techniques in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences, we help clients solve complex challenges across the product lifecycle.

What sets EAG apart isn’t just our world‑class instrumentation—it’s our people. We’re problem solvers, collaborators, and lifelong learners who value precision, curiosity, and impact. Here, your work directly influences the safety, reliability, and performance of products used around the globe.

Imagine the possibilities. Let’s explore them together.

EAG Laboratories has a great opportunity for a Test Operator/IC Assembler to join our ATE Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing manual testing and operating Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to test semiconductor parts and components. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, testing efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate semiconductor automated testing equipment and manual test.
• Ensure operational documents and quantity reports are accurate, complete and timely for each operation.
• Meet test priority and on-time goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Work cohesively with other team members and assist to achieve testing objectives.
• Proactive in identifying issues and resolving them quickly to satisfy productions objectives and customer needs.

The Test Operator opportunity is located in Santa Clara, CA. As relocation assistance is not offered, we encourage local candidates to apply.

Night Shift Work Schedule

11:30pm-12pm (Alternating weeks: 3 days x 12 hours, 4 days x 12 hours)

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with IC testing (aka ATE test) in electronic manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in running semiconductor test equipment.
• Good Excel skills.
• Ability to calculate test yield and troubleshoot routine issues.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Ability to work with customers and ensure customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 25 lbs.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience; additional 15% night shift differential.

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

What It's Like to Work Here

• Teamwork: Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
• Learning & Development: Take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
• Diversity & Authenticity: We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Company Matching
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Time off
• Education Assistance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• and more!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.