Principal/Senior Test Engineer

MACOM • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

MACOM is seeking a highly motivated Semiconductor Test Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize production test solutions for advanced RF semiconductor products. The role focuses on RF characterization, production testing, automated test systems, and data analysis to support high-volume manufacturing. The engineer will apply technical expertise in RF measurements, test hardware, software development, and yield improvement to ensure robust test coverage, product quality, and efficient production performance. The position works with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Application, and Quality teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of semiconductor test engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of RF measurement principles and calibration techniques.
• Experience with ATE platforms, preferably Chroma, Catalyst, Agilent, or similar semiconductor production test systems.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Data analysis and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-frequency RF and microwave testing.
• Experience with automated wafer probe systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, DOE, and yield improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, VNAs, and power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies for RF semiconductor products from characterization through high-volume manufacturing.
• Provide test hardware architecture and design recommendations to support test solution development.
• Create test plans to verify product performance and compliance with customer datasheets.
• Develop, debug, and optimize automated production test programs to improve test coverage, reduce test time, and maximize manufacturing throughput and product quality.
• Assist Quality with root-cause analysis of test failures, investigate low-yield issues, and help implement corrective actions.
• Use test laboratory equipment to perform measurement correlation between bench equipment and ATE platforms.
• Understand and debug PCB, hardware, tester, and prober issues.
• Analyze characterization and production data to improve yield and performance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Position may be eligible for restricted stock unit awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior