Hiring: ATE Test Development Engineer Sylmar, CA
We are looking for an experienced ATE Test Development Engineer with strong expertise in the Cohu DxV platform? We're looking for a talented engineer to join an exciting semiconductor project focused on mixed-signal IC testing and production support..
Job Title: ATE Test Development Engineer
Position Type: Long Term Contract
Location: Sylmar, CA
Responsibilities:
Develop, debug, and optimize ATE test programs for mixed-signal ICs
Lead test development on Cohu DxV platform (primary workhorse ATE system)
Support validation and production test
Collaborate with design, validation, and product engineering teams to ensure test coverage and quality
Perform characterization, correlation, and yield improvement activities
Support test migration and coexistence between legacy and modern ATE systems
Develop documentation for test methods, hardware interfaces, and program flows
Required Technical Skills
ATE Platform Expertise (Critical)
Strong hands-on experience with Cohu DxV (required)
Familiarity with multi-site, high-throughput test architectures
Experience in:
Test program development and debugging
Device interface board (DIB) bring-up and validation
Instrument control (analog/digital resources)
Test time optimization and parallelism strategies
Expanded: Cohu DxV Experience Expectations
Candidates must demonstrate deep functional and operational knowledge of the Cohu DxV platform, including:
Test Program Development:
Writing and optimizing DxV test programs using native development environments
Implementing complex test flows for mixed-signal devices
Debugging test failures and improving coverage
Mixed-Signal Instrumentation Use:
Configuring and using analog and digital instrument resources
Handling precision measurements (ADC/DAC validation, voltage/current accuracy)
Synchronizing digital pattern generation with analog measurements
Hardware Integration:
Working with Device Interface Boards (DIBs) and probe/load boards
Debugging signal integrity and hardware/software interactions
Production Readiness:
Optimizing test time and multi-site efficiency
Supporting yield ramp and production qualification
Performing correlation between bench, validation systems, and ATE
Debug & Optimization:
Root cause analysis of test failures (hardware vs software vs design)
Improving test robustness and repeatability
IC & Domain Expertise
Experience with 16-bit to 32-bit IC architectures
Strong understanding of mixed-signal systems (Analog + Digital)
Familiarity with:
ARM Cortex-M0 or similar embedded processors
Sensor-integrated ICs (accelerometers, sensing elements)
Signal acquisition and conditioning circuits
Functional Test Knowledge
Testing and validation of:
Pacing engines
Signal sensing circuits
Accelerometer-based systems
Additional / Preferred Skills
Experience with Credence D10 (legacy ATE systems)
Ability to work across multiple test platforms and legacy environments
Background in medical devices or implantable electronics (strong plus)
Experience with test method migration from legacy to modern ATE systems
Ideal Candidate Profile
4+ years of experience in ATE test development (mixed-signal focus)
Proven expertise in Cohu DxV platform (must-have)
Strong problem-solving skills in test/debug/production environments
Ability to adapt to complex, multi-program semiconductor projects
Interested or open to new opportunities?
Please send your updated resume with contact details to
Thanks and Regards
Vikas Mahindrakar
Direct:
New York Technology Partners
120 Wood Avenue S | Suite 504 | Iselin, NJ 08830
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
