Senior Test Engineer

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dexterous AI Group is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to drive the characterization, qualification, and failure analysis of ADI’s next-generation tactile sensing hardware for AI-powered dexterous manipulation. You will own the test and characterization workflows that take our tactile sensors from prototype through validation — working hands-on with microelectronic fabrication processes, electrical bench equipment, and failure analysis tools — while partnering closely with our multidisciplinary robotics team to ensure our sensors meet the demands of next-generation humanoid hands.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field.
Experience with and understanding of microelectronic device and sensor fabrication technologies.
Hands-on experience designing sensor characterization, testing, and qualification processes, including data analysis and reporting.
Familiarity with common electrical benchtop measurement equipment, such as oscilloscopes, source measure units (SMUs), and DAQs.
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and test automation; experience with LabVIEW for instrument automation.
Working knowledge of basic CAD design and prototyping tools, including 3D printers.
Detail-driven, hardworking, and comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced lab environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling devices with flexible substrates (e.g., polyimide).
Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques such as SEM, FIB, and EDS.
Experience driving the definition and authoring of sensor specifications and datasheets.
Background in tactile, force, or pressure sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

Design sensor characterization, testing, and qualification processes and plans for tactile sensors and devices.
Conduct thorough sensor characterization, perform data analysis, and report findings and recommendations to the team.
Conduct failure analysis (FA) on sensors and devices using techniques such as SEM, FIB, and EDS.
Drive the definition, writing, and completion of sensor specifications and datasheets.
Write programs in Python and LabVIEW to automate sensor characterization and test workflows.
Perform data analysis in Python to extract insights from characterization, qualification, and FA data.
Use basic CAD design and 3D printers and other tools to build test fixtures and prototype hardware.
Perform common electrical benchtop measurements (oscilloscope, SMU, DAQ, etc.) to support device bring-up, debug, and characterization.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, fabrication, and AI/robotics teams to translate sensor and system requirements into test plans, specs, and datasheets.