Test Engineer

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•Lowell, MA

1d•$70,000 - $101,000

About The Position

The Test Engineer tests and troubleshoots RF devices and modules using automated test equipment and circuit design documentation. The role develops automated test systems and maintains ATE software solutions for manufacturing, while supporting production testing across products ranging from discrete devices to modules. It also supports technician training, product transitions from engineering to manufacturing, and coordination with Product Engineering and design and manufacturing engineers on current and future test requirements. The engineer performs calibration and testing while troubleshooting products, analyzes test data, documents findings, investigates test failures to determine root causes, and develops improvements and test procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent.
Understand RF and digital hardware architectures and design.
Working knowledge of PCIe, I2C, and SPI technologies.
Ability to debug RF test systems.
Ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly and concisely.
Ability to analyze parametric data and understand what it represents in practical terms.
Basic software experience, including writing, editing, and debugging scripts or code such as VB, C, or C++.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of previous semiconductor test experience.
Experience with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and RF/DC source automation.
Experience with semiconductor testing and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements.

Responsibilities

Test and troubleshoot RF devices and modules using automated test equipment and circuit design documentation.
Support and teach test technicians to perform written test procedures.
Develop automated test systems for MACOM products.
Develop and maintain ATE software solutions used in manufacturing.
Support manufacturing test for products ranging from discrete devices to modules.
Facilitate new product transitions from engineering to manufacturing.
Coordinate with Product Engineering to communicate future test requirements.
Develop and coordinate activities focused on testing products and systems.
Work closely with design and manufacturing engineers and provide feedback.
Perform calibration and testing while troubleshooting products.
Analyze test data and write formal reports on findings.
Determine root causes of test failures to ensure issues are understood.
Develop and implement enhancements as part of continuous improvement.
Document new test procedures as required.