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# Senior Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** Semtech
- **Location:** Alhambra, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Semtech, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Backend, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://semtech.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SemtechCareers/job/USA---Alhambra-CA/Senior-Test-Development-Engineer_REQ3163-1

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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.