Associate Test Engineer

Job Title

Associate Test Engineer

Role Summary

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

Experience Level

Entry-level — 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and implement test methodologies, test cases, and validation approaches to evaluate functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and execute diagnostic test programs to identify defects and performance issues.
• Design, develop, and support test fixtures, evaluation hardware, and test equipment for validation and characterization.
• Define, document, and maintain test procedures, specifications, and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across systems, equipment, and products using analytical problem-solving techniques.
• Support qualification, characterization, and reliability testing activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, product, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product quality.
• Analyze test results and technical data to identify trends, root causes, and performance improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance testing efficiency and engineering processes.

Requirements

Must-have skills and expectations:

• Understanding of test engineering principles, validation methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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 and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents may require export licensing review.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with test automation, diagnostic testing, or product validation activities.
• Familiarity with test fixture development, evaluation boards, PCB design, or hardware debugging.
• Exposure to programming, scripting, or test development tools.
• Experience with qualification testing, reliability testing, or product characterization.
• Familiarity with quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred. The posting targets early-career candidates (0–2 years); internship, research, or project experience in test engineering or related fields is relevant.

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.