Hardware Test Engineer (PMIC/ASIC Characterization)

ATR International

San Diego, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer (PMIC/ASIC Characterization)

Location: San Diego, CA 100% onsite, day shift, 5 days/week

Positions Available: 1

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $455–$500/day (approx. $118,300–$130,000/year, based on full-time coverage)

About the Team:
The Product Development and Test Engineering group develops test solutions for design verification of leading-edge technologies and highly integrated power management and analog ASICs. This group collaborates cross-functionally with Design, System, Foundry, Program Management, Yield, Reliability, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to bring products to commercialization.

Job Summary:
This role applies hardware engineering knowledge to support the planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic systems — including digital/analog/RF/optical circuits, mechanical systems, FPGA/DSP systems, and test equipment. The engineer will support first silicon debug, PMIC IC device-level characterization, PMIC module verification with 3rd-party ICs, load board design/debug, test program development, and data analysis, while working under supervision on tasks that require multi-step planning and prioritization.

Key Responsibilities:

Support planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, and test systems (Digital/Analog/RF/optical, FPGA/DSP)
Support integration of new features/functionality into hardware designs per roadmap
Conduct simulations and analyses to support best power/performance/area design outcomes
Design and debug test interface hardware (load boards) and test software/programs; drive HW/SW integration
Develop characterization plans; support first silicon debug and PMIC device-level characterization
Perform PMIC module verification and characterization with third-party ICs
Conduct data analysis, generate test limits/guard bands, and drive failure analysis to completion
Drive short- and long-term test time reduction and yield improvement across multiple parallel projects without compromising quality
Assess designs for potential flaws, compatibility, and compliance issues
Write technical documentation for hardware projects

Must-Have Technical Skills:

Solid understanding of EE fundamentals — digital, analog, mixed-signal, power management, and RF circuit analysis
Working knowledge of power management measurements (line/load regulation, PSRR, transition time, regulator efficiency, jitter, gain, SNDR, etc.)
Strong ASIC characterization skills and system-level knowledge
Hands-on experience with bench test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supply meters, battery emulators, spectrum/logic analyzers, etc.)
Test board design, debug, and development experience
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and statistical data analysis tools
Strong programming skills (Python, VB, Perl, etc.) for test code generation and debug
Ability to work independently with strong initiative
Excellent verbal/written communication skills; able to document thoroughly across local and remote teams

Nice-to-Have:

Bench test SW automation expertise, or hands-on experience with Teradyne IFlex/UFlex and/or Advantest 93K ATE
Experience with Six Sigma Statistical Process Control
Strong cross-functional team collaboration experience
Wafer fabrication fundamentals

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering required (Computer Science or related field also considered)
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Additional Details:

No specific physical weight requirements; no driving required
Role is primarily bench test lab-based, handling minimal equipment (bench boards, small bench instrumentation)
Interview process: 3 rounds

\nCompany Description

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.