Senior ATE Hardware Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Lattice Semiconductor scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior ATE Hardware Engineer (Eng IV) is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for the design, development, deployment, and sustaining of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware systems. This role supports the design and debug, implementation, test, and deployment of PCB boards and probecards used for automated test equipment. The Engineer will operate with a high degree of independence, serves as a technical expert within the team, and may assume a lead role on complex engineering initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ATE Hardware Design and Development
- Lead the design, development, and qualification of ATE test hardware, including load boards, probe cards, interface boards, and instrument modules.
- Utilize technical documentation for mechanical systems and drawings, bench test equipment, and ATE system resources for hardware integration.
- Select and source electrical and electromechanical components; perform schematic capture and PCB design using industry-standard tools.
- Design power circuits, analog circuits, high-speed digital circuits, and RF signal paths as required by the test solution.
- Navigate between schematics and PCB layout diagrams and generate PCB output files.
System Integration and Validation
- Define testing strategies, design test hardware, and manage production test programmes while leading yield improvement efforts.
- Conduct industry research on best-in-class design practices for developing quality test solutions.
- Perform signal integrity analysis and high-speed digital circuit simulation to ensure compliance with device specifications.
- Execute hands-on product integration, verification testing, and debug activities.
Sustaining and Lab Operations
- Refine and create processes to improve efficiency and reduce system interruptions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve ATE hardware failures, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve yield and reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Test Development, Software, and Equipment Engineers to ensure systems are set up to support different needs through the development cycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test methodologies.
- Interact with PCB manufacturers, component suppliers, and external test equipment vendors.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external partners across multiple sites.
Leadership and Mentorship
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Lead design reviews, technical presentations, and cross-site engineering discussions.
- Operate as a specialist on complex technical and business matters, working highly independently and potentially assuming a team lead role for the work group.
Documentation and Compliance
- Produce and maintain engineering documentation including design specifications, test plans, schematics, BOMs, and qualification reports.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry standards and internal quality requirements.
- Document design processes, testing procedures, and other relevant engineering information.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically requires 7 or more years of related experience in ATE hardware engineering.
- Demonstrated expertise in ATE hardware design for wafer sort and/or final test environments.
- Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Pads Logic, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design principles.
- Hands-on experience with ATE platforms such as Teradyne UltraFLEX, Nextest Magnum, or Advantest T2000.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic/spectrum analysers, power supplies, and multimeters.
- Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, DDR, USB, MIPI, etc.).
- Familiarity with semiconductor back-end manufacturing processes (wafer sort, final test, burn-in).
- Experience developing or simulating multisite probe cards.
- Knowledge of DFT (Design for Test) principles and collaboration with design teams.
- Programming experience in Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or VBA for test automation or data analysis.
- Experience with post-silicon validation and verification.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Technical depth and breadth in ATE hardware systems.
- High degree of autonomy and sound engineering judgement.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative and communicative within cross-functional, multi-site environments.
- Commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
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