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Senior ATE Test Engineer - EAG Laboratories in Santa Clara
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Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced services in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences—including failure analysis, product reliability, and ATE testing. We support clients across the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing, serving diverse industries. Our engineers and scientists collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver actionable results. We foster a growth mindset, empowering individuals to drive success while meeting evolving technological and business needs.
EAG's Engineering Sciences lab provides test, engineering, and reliability services to a broad spectrum of technology-based sectors. We are proud to support our clients who range from startup stages to Fortune 500 global industry leaders. Our engineering staff succeed within a challenging but inspiring world of innovation, helping to support our clients' research, development, understanding, and refinement of technologies that shape consumer electronics, medical device, automotive, military, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.
Job Description We are looking for a Senior ATE Test Engineer with proven experience in developing and supporting complex mixed‑signal silicon SoC products. The ideal candidate will develop and oversee SoC test strategy, interact with manufacturing partners, define, and implement ATE programs and own the product from design, initial samples all the way through high volume production ramp. The candidate should have working knowledge of DUTs such as PMIC, ADC/DAC, FPGA, SoCs, and RF devices.
Local SF Bay Area candidates are encouraged to apply.
This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. , U.S. Permanent (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cross‑functional test development initiatives, collaborating with design, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust test coverage and yield optimization.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance on test strategy, debug techniques, and professional development.
Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, documentation standards, and team workflows.
Represent the ATE team in technical reviews, program meetings, and customer interactions.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation within the test engineering group.
Qualifications
Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At minimum, a BSEE is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
Proven experience leading ATE test development projects from concept to production.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
Experience in strategic planning and resource management within an engineering environment.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency and product quality.
3+ years of experience releasing complex SoC/silicon products to high volume manufacturing.
Working knowledge of high‑speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.
Hands‑on experience with high‑speed mixed‑signal SoC test program/hardware development on multiple high‑speed test platforms.
Collaboration with design team to define test strategy, create and own test plan.
Tester platform selection, design, and development of ATE hardware for wafer sort and final test.
Familiar with high‑speed load board design techniques.
Proven track record of implementing ATE patterns to optimize tester resources and minimize ATE test time while maintaining product quality.
Strong knowledge and development of DFT techniques implemented in silicon that provide maximum defect and parametric device coverage – SCAN, MEMBIST, SerDes and other functional tests.
Skilled in control interfaces – I2C, I3C, SPI, MDIO, JTAG, etc.
Expertise in production test of high speed SerDes operating at 16Gbps and higher.
Experience with micro‑controller and FPGA designs.
Skilled in ATE programming, silicon/ATE bring‑up, bench‑ATE correlation and debug.
Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF SA, VNA, and ICE.
Experience with using Advantest 93k ATE, Teradyne UltraFlex/J750 platforms.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C/C++, Python.
Professional attitude with ability to execute on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong team player with good communication skills to work alongside a team of high caliber engineers.
Entrepreneurial, open‑mind behavior and can‑do attitude.
Fluent in data processing using high level programming.
Familiarity with modern databases.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably, ensuring an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.).
Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard‑hat, steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.
Benefits & Perks
✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
✓ 401k Company Matching
✓ Paid Time Off
✓ Wellness Program
✓ Education Assistance
✓ …and more!
What It’s Like to Work Here
Teamwork:
Experience what being a part of the Eurofins‑EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
Learning & Development:
Take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
Authenticity:
We work hard to embrace and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
EEO & Disability Statement Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. We consider qualified individuals with disabilities, including those who identify as disabled, veterans, and members of any protected class. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.
If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
How to Apply To apply, please follow the application process and press the Apply button on the Eurofins EAG Laboratories careers page. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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EAG's Engineering Sciences lab provides test, engineering, and reliability services to a broad spectrum of technology-based sectors. We are proud to support our clients who range from startup stages to Fortune 500 global industry leaders. Our engineering staff succeed within a challenging but inspiring world of innovation, helping to support our clients' research, development, understanding, and refinement of technologies that shape consumer electronics, medical device, automotive, military, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.
Job Description We are looking for a Senior ATE Test Engineer with proven experience in developing and supporting complex mixed‑signal silicon SoC products. The ideal candidate will develop and oversee SoC test strategy, interact with manufacturing partners, define, and implement ATE programs and own the product from design, initial samples all the way through high volume production ramp. The candidate should have working knowledge of DUTs such as PMIC, ADC/DAC, FPGA, SoCs, and RF devices.
Local SF Bay Area candidates are encouraged to apply.
This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. , U.S. Permanent (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cross‑functional test development initiatives, collaborating with design, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust test coverage and yield optimization.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance on test strategy, debug techniques, and professional development.
Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, documentation standards, and team workflows.
Represent the ATE team in technical reviews, program meetings, and customer interactions.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation within the test engineering group.
Qualifications
Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At minimum, a BSEE is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
Proven experience leading ATE test development projects from concept to production.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
Experience in strategic planning and resource management within an engineering environment.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency and product quality.
3+ years of experience releasing complex SoC/silicon products to high volume manufacturing.
Working knowledge of high‑speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.
Hands‑on experience with high‑speed mixed‑signal SoC test program/hardware development on multiple high‑speed test platforms.
Collaboration with design team to define test strategy, create and own test plan.
Tester platform selection, design, and development of ATE hardware for wafer sort and final test.
Familiar with high‑speed load board design techniques.
Proven track record of implementing ATE patterns to optimize tester resources and minimize ATE test time while maintaining product quality.
Strong knowledge and development of DFT techniques implemented in silicon that provide maximum defect and parametric device coverage – SCAN, MEMBIST, SerDes and other functional tests.
Skilled in control interfaces – I2C, I3C, SPI, MDIO, JTAG, etc.
Expertise in production test of high speed SerDes operating at 16Gbps and higher.
Experience with micro‑controller and FPGA designs.
Skilled in ATE programming, silicon/ATE bring‑up, bench‑ATE correlation and debug.
Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF SA, VNA, and ICE.
Experience with using Advantest 93k ATE, Teradyne UltraFlex/J750 platforms.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C/C++, Python.
Professional attitude with ability to execute on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong team player with good communication skills to work alongside a team of high caliber engineers.
Entrepreneurial, open‑mind behavior and can‑do attitude.
Fluent in data processing using high level programming.
Familiarity with modern databases.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably, ensuring an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.).
Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard‑hat, steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.
Benefits & Perks
✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
✓ 401k Company Matching
✓ Paid Time Off
✓ Wellness Program
✓ Education Assistance
✓ …and more!
What It’s Like to Work Here
Teamwork:
Experience what being a part of the Eurofins‑EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
Learning & Development:
Take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
Authenticity:
We work hard to embrace and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
EEO & Disability Statement Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. We consider qualified individuals with disabilities, including those who identify as disabled, veterans, and members of any protected class. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.
If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
How to Apply To apply, please follow the application process and press the Apply button on the Eurofins EAG Laboratories careers page. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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