Production Test Technician

SiTime Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Support the engineering team to maintain, debug, and repair high-volume Automated Test Equipment (ATE), handlers, and loadboard hardware in a low-to-medium volume final test facility. Responsible for line-side technical support, ensuring tool uptime, troubleshooting ATE hardware/DUT board interfaces, and performing scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) to support zero-defect automotive and industrial product shipments. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree is a plus.
0-2 years in automated electronics or semiconductor back-end manufacturing.
Working knowledge of MES software, inventory tracking (ERP/SAP), and basic MS Excel for production logs.
Pick-and-place handlers, tape-and-reel sealers, label printers, vacuum sealers.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience on major ATE platforms (e.g., Advantest V93000, Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX) and industry-standard handlers/probers (e.g., TEL, Hon precision, Cohu).
Highly organized with strong attention to details
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate production records.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and shift handoff skills.
Dependable and accountable for meeting production objectives.

Responsibilities

Set up and run production machinery (ATE test handler loading).
Load device trays/tubes into automated test handlers.
Monitor jam rates, perform basic contactor cleaning, and clear mechanical jams to maintain high machine throughput (UPH).
Inspect die surfaces, bond wires, and package leads under optical microscopes for cracks, chip-outs, or solder bridging.
Record pass/fail yields, scrap counts, and test execution data in MES/ERP tracking software.
Flag low-yield lots to quality and product engineers.