Test Equipment Engineer

Job Title

Test Equipment Engineer

Role Summary

Design, develop and maintain hardware used for final test and characterization of semiconductor devices (sockets, pogo pins, change kits). Work with design, product and manufacturing teams to ensure devices are testable, reliable and produced cost-effectively.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years of experience specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include hardware qualification, maintenance, and continuous improvement for final test equipment.

• Qualify and improve final test hardware (sockets, pogo pins, change kits).
• Sustain OEE and lead hardware-related improvement projects.
• Maintain and order spare parts; perform preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
• Drive hardware cost-improvement initiatives.
• Review hardware design and engage early with NPI to ensure sustainability and testability.
• Collaborate with design, product and manufacturing teams to define hardware requirements.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of test failures related to hardware and implement corrective actions.
• Document hardware drawings, specifications and test results.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend adoption of new test technologies.
• Support final test automation projects and participate in team 5S activities.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Technical skills and personal qualities expected for the role. Education is listed separately below.

• Must-have: Ability to read mechanical drawings, perform stack-up analysis and interpret technical specifications.
• Must-have: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must-have: Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across all organizational levels.
• Must-have: Motivated team player with high ownership and a positive attitude toward new challenges.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in final test semiconductor manufacturing.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with sockets/pogo-pin assemblies, preventive maintenance practices and OEE improvement.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with final test automation projects and hardware cost-reduction initiatives.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.