Hiring: Semiconductor Test Technician Company: Semtech Location: Camarillo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:16:23 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Microsoft Excel, PCB, Python About the job Experience: •1+ years of experience in a semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or ATE environment •2+ years of hands-on ATE experience in a semiconductor test environment (final test, wafer sort, or reliability) Required Skills: •Operate ATE platforms (uFlex, PowerTech, TMT, LTX, ETS, STS, or similar) for final test of System Protection ICs; load and execute test programs under engineer direction. •Set up, qualify, and maintain test sockets, REL setups, perform contact verification, seating checks, and REL setup qualification procedures. •Support NPI test bring-up activities including test socket installation, DUT board setup, and first silicon test runs alongside Test Engineers. •Collect, log, and perform basic review of test data; identify contact failure patterns and yield excursions; escalate anomalies to engineering. •Assemble and rework PCBs and test boards; perform soldering, socket replacement, and minor load board repairs to maintain test hardware uptime. •Execute ORT (ongoing reliability test) and SMT process setups; support reliability test loading and sample preparation under engineering supervision. •Maintain test area compliance with ESD control protocols, 5S standards, and equipment PM schedules; document maintenance activities per SOPs. •Create and update work instructions, test logs, and equipment maintenance records; support test documentation in the phase review system Qualifications: •Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent vocational/trade school certification or military electronics training accepted in lieu of degree. •ESD handling and static control practices; ability to work in a compliant ESD-controlled environment per ANSI/ESD S20.20 •Advanced PCB assembly and soldering skills; experience with through-hole and SMD rework for test board and load board maintenance •Demonstrated capacity to follow and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment PM logs; comfort with documentation in a phase review or quality system •Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to escalate issues clearly to engineering staff •Willingness to work onsite in Camarillo 5 days per week •Willingness to work flexible shifts and support production or NPI builds as needed •Willingness to work as part of a collaborative engineering team and grow technical skills over time •Hands-on experience operating ATE platforms (uFlex, PowerTech, TMT, LTX, ETS, STS, or similar); ability to load and execute test programs, navigate tester software, and respond to test failures •Operational familiarity with parametric test concepts for discrete analog/protection devices: breakdown voltage (Vbr), leakage current (Ir/Ioff), forward voltage (Vf), junction capacitance (Cj), and clamping voltage Compensation: •$40,000 - $88,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!