Location: San Diego, CA
About the Role
As an ATE Equipment/Test Technician (Contract), you will support daily production and engineering activities by maintaining and troubleshooting handlers, probers, and test stations, performing basic ATE hardware checks, calibration, and system health checks, while collaborating with senior engineers and vendors on equipment bring-up.
What You'll Do
Diagnose and troubleshoot handlers/probers/test stations when problems arise, working with local engineers and vendors (if needed) to bring up equipment
Support the setup and frequent docking/undocking of ATE to prober/handler based on daily engineering/production activities
Perform basic hands-on tasks on Advantest 93K ATE systems, specifically running calibration and routine maintenance
Perform first-level hardware checks on ATE hardware setups; complex debug is handled by senior engineers
Load test programs and perform basic system health checks
Work comfortably in a Linux environment
What You Bring
Technical Diploma
At least 3 years of experience testing semiconductors on ATE setups
Knowledge of basic semiconductor test processes
Familiarity with basic Microsoft applications
Comfort working in a Linux environment (required)
Exposure to SmarTest 8 (preferred)
Willingness to work overtime/shifts when required
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to learn and adapt
What We Offer
Hands-on exposure to industry-leading ATE platforms (Advantest 93K, SmarTest 8)
Opportunity to work alongside senior engineers on equipment bring-up and production support
A collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture at a global test services leader
Skill development in semiconductor test operations and equipment maintenance
