Senior Production Test Engineer

Senior Production Test Engineer Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Could Vary) Pay Rate: $120,000-$140,000 annually or based on Experience Duration: Direct Hire Location: San Jose, CA Experience: At least 5+ years of direct test engineer experience

We are excited to share a new opportunity for a Senior Production Test Engineer located in San Jose! This position is highly sought after and might not be available for long. Are you working, but looking to explore? Are you needing a new career opportunity? Give us a call at 408-298-6775 and/or apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration! Don’t delay, apply today!

Senior Production Test Engineer Job Duties Include:

• Independently design, develop, and implement test methods, fixtures, and diagnostic programs for new and existing products; determine appropriate test strategies based on product requirements and manufacturing constraints.
• Exercise independent judgment to generate and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), redline and approve electrical schematic revisions, and author updates to engineering drawings and test procedures to improve factory yield.
• Serve as the primary technical authority and decision-maker on test-related product quality and issues.
• Identify test process gaps and yield-limiting issues; lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to closure with minimal oversight.
• Train and provide technical guidance to production technicians on new test stations and procedures; serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for complex troubleshooting.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting expertise to isolate and resolve complex multi-variant failures at the component level when issues exceed standard test procedures.
• Set up, calibrate, and verify mechanical, pneumatic, gas delivery (MFCs), and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) components utilizing specialized leak detection equipment.
• Execute system-level functional testing on integrated platforms for new product validation and ongoing quality assurance (including automated wafer handling, gas panels, heaters, electronic assemblies, power boxes, controllers, PCBAs, and high-purity vacuum components).
• Analyze automated control systems, system software, PLC hardware, and logic to diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine corrective actions.
• Design, specify, and oversee the build, repair, and maintenance of specialized automated test equipment (ATE) and diagnostic hardware interfaces, performing hands-on work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Senior Production Test Engineer Preferred Skills Include:

• Advanced electro-mechanical expertise.
• Familiarity or exposure to test execution platforms and data logging scripts (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, or proprietary PLC automation software).

Senior Production Test Engineer Requirements may Include:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with 2–3 years of relevant experience; OR
• Associate degree / equivalent technical certification with 5+ years of direct experience as a test engineer or engineering technician working with complex semiconductor equipment or similar large-scale robotics platforms.

Technical & Diagnostic Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and trace complex electrical schematics, exhaust diagrams, and multi-axis mechanical drawings.
• Sound electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills for digital and analog circuitry.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, signal generators, high-voltage power supplies, and helium leak detectors.
• Working knowledge of ISO-9001, ISO-14001, 5S, and Lean manufacturing principles.

Workplace & Physical Demands:

• Ability to work on-site at the San Jose, CA facility.
• Comfort working continuously inside a clean manufacturing environment wearing cleanroom garments and handling precision components.
• Ability to walk around the manufacturing floor and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift materials up to 30 lbs, work with small hand tools, and climb ladders up to 25 feet.
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must provide 3 professional references.

Benefits of working with PrideStaff:

• Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay

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