ATE Test Development Engineer

Job Title

ATE Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) test programs and test hardware for high-speed, high-power networking switch ASICs. The role supports product bring-up from design to manufacturing and collaborates with product, design, and production teams.

Experience Level

Senior — role requires substantial hands-on experience; typical experience guidance per posting is 6+ to 8+ years depending on degree.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on test program and hardware development, debugging, and production release.

• Develop ATE test programs for high-speed (SERDES >100G) and high-power networking switch ASICs.
• Drive test hardware development for final test and probe; coordinate with PCB, probe, and socket vendors.
• Debug and bring up test hardware on ATE platforms.
• Optimize test programs for reduced test time and improved yield without compromising product quality.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineers, Design Engineers, and production teams to release and support test programs.
• Support production release activities and work with offshore production teams for program transfer and issue resolution.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience for immediate contribution.

• Hands-on experience with Teradyne UltraFlex tester platforms.
• Proven ability to independently develop complex test flows that validate chip performance and power consumption.
• Debugging and troubleshooting of failure mechanisms in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience performing volume data analysis and correlating failures to system-level issues; proficiency with data analysis tools or languages.
• Programming experience for developing test methods and automation.
• Understanding of test hardware impact on chip behavior and experience working with hardware development teams.
• Experience with extreme temperature testing of ASICs on ATE.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted scripting tools is a plus.

Education Requirements

Posting specifies either a Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6+ years of related experience. No specific field of study was listed; equivalent practical experience is implied by the degree/experience alternatives.

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.