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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Wafer Test Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Keysight Technologies - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $147,780.0 - $246,290.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Software Tools, Shell Script - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88093381/1 ## About the Role This position requires the following skillsets and attributes, with an emphasis on technical expertise and communications skills: * BS required, MS preferred or equivalent (EE, CS, CE) * 4+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience * Strong knowledge of semiconductor physics * Strong Programming skills (i.e.: C, C++, Shell scripting, etc.) * Effective problem-solving / debugging / root cause analysis skills of issues spanning software and hardware * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Previous experience in customer-facing roles * Ability to lead a project with internal and external stakeholders * Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership * Desire to contribute to account sales strategy and success Additional Qualifications * Familiarity with silicon photonics is a strong plus * Familiarity with 4070 and/or 4080 parametric tester platform (SPECS programming) or similar is a plus * Familiarity with factory automation SECS/GEM standards; SPECS-FA knowledge is a plus * Familiarity with LINUX operating system is a plus The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below. New York pay range: MIN $147,780- MAX $246,290 ## Description We are looking for an experienced Solutions Engineer to join Keysight's Wafer Test Sales and Solutions Engineering team. This is a system solutions business selling into semiconductor manufacturing customers where your efforts frequently enable and support large, multi-system deals. In this role, the Solutions Engineer will be responsible for understanding how Keysight's solutions can be applied to customer measurement challenges, demonstrating Keysight solutions, and enabling customers to be successful post-purchase with their Keysight investment. This position on the US Wafer Test Solutions team has responsibilities for: * Leading Keysight customer engagements from a technical perspective * Owning the technical solution development, demonstration, proposal, and in many cases, the delivery and project management of the solution * Teaming with Account Management, Business Development, Marketing, and R&D to develop, win, deliver, and support complex sales opportunities * Developing and building long-term relationships and loyalty with customers while ensuring high customer satisfaction * Working on customer's system and application engineering assignments with broadly defined objectives * Owning and driving closure to complex issues, challenges, and problems as part of post-purchase support. This will require strong software skills in addition to hardware and system-level debug skills. * Delivering training and consulting projects Technical prowess, communication skills, teamwork, and a high degree of ownership all play a critical role in this position.The ability to distill and clearly communicate the most salient technical information is extremely important. Key aspects of this position include leveraging a combination of your technical, communication, and persuasion skills to create customer preference for Keysight solutions; developing strong customer relationships; and ensuring customer satisfaction through outstanding support post-purchase. 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