{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dcfe4166bada951ee5e85a85","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dcfe4166bada951ee5e85a85","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dcfe4166bada951ee5e85a85","title":"Test Technician","description":"Location: Camarillo, CA\nJob Summary:\nThe Test Technician provides hands-on support for ATE-based production and characterization testing of System Protection integrated circuits. This role operates and maintains automated test equipment and associated test hardware in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Reliablity testing activities. The Test Technician works closely with Test Engineers and Product Engineers to set up test environments, execute test programs, collect data, and escalate anomalies — contributing directly to product quality and on-time NPI milestones for System protection devices.\nResponsibilities:\nOperate ATE platforms (Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX, Advantest V93000) for final test of System Protection ICs; load and execute test programs under engineer direction.\nSet up, qualify, and maintain test sockets, REL setups, perform contact verification, seating checks, and REL setup qualification procedures.\nSupport NPI test bring-up activities including test socket installation, DUT board setup, and first silicon test runs alongside Test Engineers.\nCollect, log, and perform basic review of test data; identify contact failure patterns and yield excursions; escalate anomalies to engineering.\nAssemble and rework PCBs and test boards; perform soldering, socket replacement, and minor load board repairs to maintain test hardware uptime.\nExecute ORT (ongoing reliability test) and SMT process setups; support reliability test loading and sample preparation under engineering supervision.\nMaintain test area compliance with ESD control protocols, 5S standards, and equipment PM schedules; document maintenance activities per SOPs.\nCreate and update work instructions, test logs, and equipment maintenance records; support test documentation in the phase review system\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent vocational/trade school certification or military electronics training accepted in lieu of degree.\nQualifying experience should include the following areas :\nHands-on experience operating ATE platforms (Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX, Advantest V93000, or similar); ability to load and execute test programs, navigate tester software, and respond to test failures\nFamiliarity with parametric test concepts for discrete analog/protection devices: breakdown voltage (Vbr), leakage current (Ir/Ioff), forward voltage (Vf), junction capacitance (Cj), and clamping voltage\nESD handling and static control practices; ability to work in a compliant ESD-controlled environment per ANSI/ESD S20.20\nPCB assembly and soldering skills; experience with through-hole and SMD rework for test board and load board maintenance\nBasic data review skills: ability to read bin summaries, identify contact failure signatures, and flag yield anomalies for engineer review\nAbility to follow and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment PM logs; comfort with documentation in a phase review or quality system\nFamiliarity with reliability test environments (HTOL, THB, TC boards) and sample preparation for REL loading\nStrong attention to detail and consistent adherence to ESD, 5S, and safety protocols\nEffective verbal and written communication skills; ability to escalate issues clearly to engineering staff\nWillingness to work flexible shifts and support production or NPI builds as needed\nWillingness to work as part of a collaborative engineering team and grow technical skills over time\n1+ years of experience in a semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or ATE environment preferred\nWillingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team that values growth and innovation of both products and individuals\nMust have good oral and written communication skills\nDesired Qualifications\nAll of the above qualifications\n2+ years of hands-on ATE experience in a semiconductor test environment (final test, wafer sort, or reliability)\nExperience with Semtech System Protection device families (HotSwitch) or equivalent IC products\nFamiliarity with OSAT/back-end test flow: wafer sort, final test, ORT, and reliability board loading at subcontractors\nIPC-610 certification (inspection and workmanship)\nExperience with strip test or singulated device handling for small-outline packages (SOT, DFN, QFN)\nExposure to automotive product quality requirements (AEC-Q100) and associated test documentation\nBasic scripting or data automation skills (Python, Excel macros) for test data logging or report generation\nThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.\nAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.\nWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.\nA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $62K – $88K. 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This role operates and maintains automated test equipment and associated test hardware in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Reliablity testing activities. The Test Technician works closely with Test Engineers and Product Engineers to set up test environments, execute test programs, collect data, and escalate anomalies — contributing directly to product quality and on-time NPI milestones for System protection devices.\nResponsibilities:\nOperate ATE platforms (Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX, Advantest V93000) for final test of System Protection ICs; load and execute test programs under engineer direction.\nSet up, qualify, and maintain test sockets, REL setups, perform contact verification, seating checks, and REL setup qualification procedures.\nSupport NPI test bring-up activities including test socket installation, DUT board setup, and first silicon test runs alongside Test Engineers.\nCollect, log, and perform basic review of test data; identify contact failure patterns and yield excursions; escalate anomalies to engineering.\nAssemble and rework PCBs and test boards; perform soldering, socket replacement, and minor load board repairs to maintain test hardware uptime.\nExecute ORT (ongoing reliability test) and SMT process setups; support reliability test loading and sample preparation under engineering supervision.\nMaintain test area compliance with ESD control protocols, 5S standards, and equipment PM schedules; document maintenance activities per SOPs.\nCreate and update work instructions, test logs, and equipment maintenance records; support test documentation in the phase review system\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent vocational/trade school certification or military electronics training accepted in lieu of degree.\nQualifying experience should include the following areas :\nHands-on experience operating ATE platforms (Teradyne J750/UltraFLEX, Advantest V93000, or similar); ability to load and execute test programs, navigate tester software, and respond to test failures\nFamiliarity with parametric test concepts for discrete analog/protection devices: breakdown voltage (Vbr), leakage current (Ir/Ioff), forward voltage (Vf), junction capacitance (Cj), and clamping voltage\nESD handling and static control practices; ability to work in a compliant ESD-controlled environment per ANSI/ESD S20.20\nPCB assembly and soldering skills; experience with through-hole and SMD rework for test board and load board maintenance\nBasic data review skills: ability to read bin summaries, identify contact failure signatures, and flag yield anomalies for engineer review\nAbility to follow and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment PM logs; comfort with documentation in a phase review or quality system\nFamiliarity with reliability test environments (HTOL, THB, TC boards) and sample preparation for REL loading\nStrong attention to detail and consistent adherence to ESD, 5S, and safety protocols\nEffective verbal and written communication skills; ability to escalate issues clearly to engineering staff\nWillingness to work flexible shifts and support production or NPI builds as needed\nWillingness to work as part of a collaborative engineering team and grow technical skills over time\n1+ years of experience in a semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or ATE environment preferred\nWillingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team that values growth and innovation of both products and individuals\nMust have good oral and written communication skills\nDesired Qualifications\nAll of the above qualifications\n2+ years of hands-on ATE experience in a semiconductor test environment (final test, wafer sort, or reliability)\nExperience with Semtech System Protection device families (HotSwitch) or equivalent IC products\nFamiliarity with OSAT/back-end test flow: wafer sort, final test, ORT, and reliability board loading at subcontractors\nIPC-610 certification (inspection and workmanship)\nExperience with strip test or singulated device handling for small-outline packages (SOT, DFN, QFN)\nExposure to automotive product quality requirements (AEC-Q100) and associated test documentation\nBasic scripting or data automation skills (Python, Excel macros) for test data logging or report generation\nThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. 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