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Senior Test Development Engineer jobs are open across semiconductor, defense, automotive, and medical device industries, from mid-level to staff and principal, with specializations in hardware-in-the-loop testing, automated test equipment, and embedded systems validation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Location:
Alhambra, CA
Job Summary:
Seeking a full-time Senior Test Engineer who will report to Director of Backend Fab Production. The Individual in this role will be able to design and implement efficient and streamlined automated production test setup and programs for fiberoptics laser alignment and test systems in a manufacturing environment. The Senior Test Design Engineer position will be based at Semtech Photonics Products group located in Alhambra, CA.
The following is a list of current essential job responsibilities of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Ownership of production test stations design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing test efficiency.
- Develop and deploy automated test stations with Active Alignment and Pick-and-Place machine integration.
- Collaborate with Device Design Engineering teams to understand the performance requirements and establish production tests and performance specifications.
- Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to validate new testing approaches and methods for production.
- Work closely with the software development engineers to augment production test systems to support new test updates and features for product specifications.
- Understand the manufacturing test failures, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and correction on the production test stations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, manufacturing, or related technical field
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant semiconductor lasers automated test stations development experience
- Must have extensive experience in Active Alignment Systems and Pick-and-Place machines development and system integration.
- Will have led end-to-end development of automated test stations, incorporating Active Alignment Systems and Pick-and-Place machines to optimize manufacturing precision and efficiency.
- Advanced knowledge of wafer probe test methodologies, ATE systems, parametric testing, and yield analysis
- Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication and product test environment preferred
- Proficient in at least one programming language (VBA, C/C++, or Python)
- Knowledgeable about automatic test equipment implementations a must
- Proficient with fiberoptics test instruments such as semiconductor laser controllers, optical power meters, and optical spectrum analyzers
- Must have extensive experience in semiconductor lasers and photodiodes manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated organizational skill and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Desired Qualifications:
- Programing with APIs for test instruments
- Programing and scripting in Windows OS
- MATLAB
Travel Requirements
- May need to travel for International CM for production stations implementation.
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $117,000-165,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
Location:
Alhambra, CA
Job Summary:
Seeking a full-time Senior Test Engineer who will report to Director of Backend Fab Production. The Individual in this role will be able to design and implement efficient and streamlined automated production test setup and programs for fiberoptics laser alignment and test systems in a manufacturing environment. The Senior Test Design Engineer position will be based at Semtech Photonics Products group located in Alhambra, CA.
The following is a list of current essential job responsibilities of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Ownership of production test stations design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing test efficiency.
- Develop and deploy automated test stations with Active Alignment and Pick-and-Place machine integration.
- Collaborate with Device Design Engineering teams to understand the performance requirements and establish production tests and performance specifications.
- Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to validate new testing approaches and methods for production.
- Work closely with the software development engineers to augment production test systems to support new test updates and features for product specifications.
- Understand the manufacturing test failures, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and correction on the production test stations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, manufacturing, or related technical field
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant semiconductor lasers automated test stations development experience
- Must have extensive experience in Active Alignment Systems and Pick-and-Place machines development and system integration.
- Will have led end-to-end development of automated test stations, incorporating Active Alignment Systems and Pick-and-Place machines to optimize manufacturing precision and efficiency.
- Advanced knowledge of wafer probe test methodologies, ATE systems, parametric testing, and yield analysis
- Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication and product test environment preferred
- Proficient in at least one programming language (VBA, C/C++, or Python)
- Knowledgeable about automatic test equipment implementations a must
- Proficient with fiberoptics test instruments such as semiconductor laser controllers, optical power meters, and optical spectrum analyzers
- Must have extensive experience in semiconductor lasers and photodiodes manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated organizational skill and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Desired Qualifications:
- Programing with APIs for test instruments
- Programing and scripting in Windows OS
- MATLAB
Travel Requirements
- May need to travel for International CM for production stations implementation.
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $117,000-165,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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Who's Hiring
- PlayStation9
- Coherent3
- NVIDIA3
- TikTok3
- Ellipsis Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software22
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Manufacturing5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior test development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, or C++ for automated test script development
- Experience designing and debugging hardware-in-the-loop or automated test equipment systems
- Familiarity with instrument control protocols including GPIB, USB-TMC, and LXI
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
- Experience with version control systems and test management platforms such as Git and Jira
Tips for Your Senior Test Development Engineer Job Search
Quantify test coverage and defect metrics
Hiring managers for senior test development engineer roles want to see numbers. Replace vague claims with specifics like test coverage percentage gained, defect escape rates reduced, or cycle time cut after your automation framework launched. Vague ownership descriptions won't survive a technical screen.
List your ATE platforms and instruments explicitly
Recruiters and applicant tracking systems filter on tool names. Call out every automated test equipment platform, instrument vendor, and programming environment you've used. NI LabVIEW, Teradyne, Keysight, Python-based frameworks, and JTAG tools each matter depending on the target industry.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Target postings by DUT and industry vertical
Filter your search by the device under test your experience matches. An aerospace HIL background reads differently to a medical device company than a consumer electronics firm. Applying to roles where your DUT experience overlaps directly improves your callback rate significantly.
Prepare a live demo or code sample before interviews
Most senior test development engineer interviews include a technical exercise involving a test script, fixture design problem, or debugging scenario. Having a clean GitHub repo or a short recorded demo of a past test station ready to share gives you a concrete proof point most candidates skip.
Negotiate total comp beyond base salary
Senior test development engineer offers often include equipment budgets, conference allowances, and patent bonus structures that vary widely by employer. Ask about those components during final-round conversations, not after you receive the written offer, so you have room to negotiate the full package.
Senior Test Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior test development engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior test development engineers right now include PlayStation, Coherent, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and medical device firms consistently account for a large portion of open roles.
How many senior test development engineer jobs are remote?
About 18% of senior test development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than in many software roles because hands-on work with physical test equipment is often required on-site. Software-defined test roles, test automation framework development, and CI pipeline integration positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a senior test development engineer?
Start with a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience with automated test equipment, instrument control, and at least one scripting language like Python or LabVIEW. Progress from test technician or junior test engineer roles by taking ownership of full test station design and working across hardware and firmware teams. Earning a relevant certification, contributing to an open-source test framework, or leading a defect-reduction project accelerates the move to senior-level responsibility.
Can you get hired as a senior test development engineer without direct senior-level experience?
It's possible if your mid-level experience includes genuine ownership of a test system from requirements through deployment. Employers weighing candidates without a senior title look closely at whether you designed fixtures, wrote test plans, debugged failures independently, and mentored others. A strong portfolio showing a complete test station build or a measurable improvement in test coverage can offset a gap in title history.
What does the senior test development engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your tool stack and industry background, followed by a technical phone interview covering instrument control, measurement uncertainty, or test architecture concepts. A take-home or live coding exercise involving a test script or debugging scenario is common at mid-stage. Final rounds typically include a panel with hardware engineers, software engineers, and a hiring manager, and may involve presenting a past project in detail.
Where can I find and apply to senior test development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior test development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the results page.
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