Application Engineer

Eurofins•Santa Clara, CA

5h•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Application Engineer supports the development, execution, and debug of bench and automated test solutions for advanced semiconductor devices. This role applies industry‑standard ATE methodologies and works closely with experienced engineers, test operations, and customers to support device qualification and production readiness. The position offers hands‑on technical responsibility with increasing scope over time, exposure to real customer programs, and the opportunity to build depth in semiconductor test through structured projects, collaboration, and on‑the‑job learning. Engineers in this role contribute directly to customer success while strengthening core technical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant 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 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 50 lbs.

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