Senior Test Technician � NPI & Characterization

Tetramem•San Jose, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior ASIC Test Technician to support new product introduction (NPI), silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization. This is a highly hands-on role working closely with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and Design teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with ATE test systems, semiconductor test programs, bench characterization, test equipment, and hardware/debug.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor test, product engineering, or test engineering.
Experience with ATE systems such as Advantest V93K, Teradyne uFlex & J750, and semiconductor test programs.
Strong experience with executing bench-test.
Proficient with laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.
Strong hardware troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read schematics, test specifications, and engineering documentation.
Excellent hands-on skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with load boards, DUT interfaces, sockets/contactors, and ATE hardware.

Responsibilities

Support ASIC silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization at bench and ATE.
Set up and debug ATE test systems, load boards, sockets, fixtures, and cabling.
Execute and troubleshoot ATE test programs and assist Test Engineers with program debug.
Perform bench measurements using power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, electronic loads, and other laboratory equipment.
Troubleshoot DUT, test hardware, instrumentation, and test-program issues.
Support characterization across voltage, frequency, temperature, and other operating conditions.
Collect, analyze, and document characterization and test data.
Perform test equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance.
Support NPI activities from initial silicon bring-up through product qualification and production test.
Work closely with Test, Product, Design, and Applications Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.