Associate Test Engineer

Job Title

Associate Test Engineer

Role Summary

Support development, implementation, and optimization of test solutions across product development and manufacturing. Work with cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate product performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure products meet functional, quality, and reliability requirements.

Hands-on role contributing to test methodologies, diagnostic programs, test fixtures, and validation procedures for a variety of electronic products.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Typical experience: 0–2 years in test, validation, product, or related engineering roles.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and maintain tests and validation procedures to verify product functionality, performance, and reliability.

• Design and implement test methodologies, test cases, and validation approaches.
• Develop and run diagnostic test programs to identify defects and performance issues.
• Design, build, and support test fixtures, evaluation hardware, and test equipment.
• Document and maintain test procedures, specifications, and validation records.
• Troubleshoot system-, equipment-, and product-level technical issues using analytical techniques.
• Support qualification, characterization, and reliability testing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, product, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to increase testing efficiency and product quality.
• Travel as required for the role (approximately 10%).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and abilities required to perform the role.

• Understanding of test engineering principles, validation methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate technical issues and produce solutions.
• Ability to develop and execute structured test procedures and evaluate results against requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and measurement equipment through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with test automation, diagnostic testing, or product validation activities.
• Familiarity with test fixture development, evaluation boards, PCB debugging, or hardware bring-up.
• Exposure to programming or scripting for test development.
• Experience with qualification, reliability testing, root cause analysis, or quality systems.

Education Requirements

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Internship, research, or project experience in test engineering, validation, or electronics design is relevant and valued.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.