{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bd393896827b2c58179f9e34","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bd393896827b2c58179f9e34","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bd393896827b2c58179f9e34","title":"Associate Test Engineer","description":"Location: Alhambra, CA (Onsite)\nJob Summary:\nSeeking a full-time Associate Test Engineer who will report to the Director of Wafer Production. The Individual in this role will be able to setup and implement automated production test stations for fiberoptics laser alignment and test systems in a manufacturing environment and for handling the shipment of these test systems for CM production. Besides the task above, his duty will include supporting as a maintenance engineer on the production floor and being able to troubleshoot day-to-day production test stations’ problems.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsible for setting up production test stations from designed schematic and drawings. Must be able to functional test the stations with applicable test software. (30%)\nWill also take responsible as a test technician role to support backend production needs. (10%)\nUnderstand the manufacturing test failures, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and correction on the production test stations. (30%)\nWork closely with the chip design scientist to support testing new products on stations. (30%)\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Photonics/Optical Engineering or a closely related field\nFoundational understanding of III-V compound semiconductors and how they differ from silicon-based devices\nExposure to optoelectronic or photonic devices (lasers, photodetectors, modulators) is a strong plus at even the associate level\nBasic familiarity with wafer-level testing, probe stations, and electro-optical characterization\nUnderstanding of RF/high-frequency measurement concepts if the role touches that side\nCleanroom experience or willingness to work in one\nStrong attention to detail\nThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. 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