Application Engineer - Semiconductor Devices Testing

Eurofins USA Material Sciences•Santa Clara, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins EAG Laboratories, with over 40 years of experience in engineering and materials testing, is part of Eurofins Scientific, a global leader with 65,000 employees across 900 labs in 60 countries. At EAG, curiosity drives their work in materials science, analytical chemistry, and engineering, supporting industries from semiconductors and advanced electronics to pharmaceuticals and consumer products. They utilize advanced techniques in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences to solve complex challenges throughout the product lifecycle. The company emphasizes its world-class instrumentation and its people, who are problem solvers, collaborators, and lifelong learners. The Applications Engineer role, located in Santa Clara, CA, supports the development, execution, and debug of bench and automated test solutions for advanced semiconductor devices. This position involves applying industry-standard ATE methodologies, collaborating with experienced engineers, test operations, and customers to facilitate device qualification and production readiness. It offers hands-on technical responsibility, exposure to real customer programs, and opportunities for professional growth in semiconductor test through structured projects and on-the-job learning. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
3+ years of semiconductor device testing experience
Working knowledge of semiconductor device testing concepts and test methodologies
Exposure to digital, mixed-signal, or analog device testing and semiconductor test flows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in troubleshooting, debug, and root-cause analysis
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven technical environment
Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and systems and incorporate feedback to improve performance
Experience using laboratory and test instruments such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and microscopes
Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers
Strong organizational, time-management, and basic data analysis skills (Word, spreadsheets, reporting tools)
Collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to support team and business needs
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee or Refugee)

Nice To Haves

Experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional roles in semiconductor test, manufacturing, or lab environments
Exposure to project coordination, scheduling, or tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet or similar)
Experience in quality, inspection, or manufacturing test settings

Responsibilities

Support silicon debug, failure analysis activities, correlation testing, and data analysis to help identify and resolve test or device issues
Contribute to the delivery of accurate, high-quality test results and reports to customers to support device qualification and manufacturing readiness
Collaborate with Test Floor operations, engineering, management, and sales teams to develop test plans, execute programs, and address technical or schedule issues
Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, working independently on defined scope while leveraging guidance and peer review as needed
Manage multiple workstreams under established timelines, identifying risks and escalating issues early to support mitigation planning
Maintain clear, organized, and well-documented technical communication with internal stakeholders and customers, including test documentation and status updates