Job Description
Job Description
Work Setting: Onsite in Sherman, TX
Compensation: $84,960 - $125,280 + 12% Bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, paid time off, comprehensive benefits package
Relocation: Relocation assistance available
Position Summary
A global leader in photonics and semiconductor technology is seeking a Test Development Engineer to develop, deploy, and support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and manufacturing test infrastructure for advanced indium phosphide (InP) and silicon photonics products.
This role is responsible for maintaining and improving high-volume manufacturing test systems while partnering closely with New Product Introduction, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate combines strong test engineering expertise with a hands-on approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.
What You'll Do
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and production test infrastructure
• Improve test capability, capacity, and throughput to support growing manufacturing demand
• Design and implement custom test solutions for both manufacturing and R&D
• Maintain 24/7 production test systems and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve test performance and process capability
• Create and maintain SOPs, OCAPs, calibration routines, and validation procedures
• Monitor tool health, process performance, and key manufacturing metrics using SPC and statistical analysis
• Train operators, technicians, and engineers on test equipment and processes while collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure project success
What You Bring
• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Ph.D. preferred)
• 5+ years of experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment (ATE); 9+ years preferred
• Background in semiconductor, test and measurement, or a similar high-technology manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of optics, mechanics, and electronics theory
• Experience using high-speed laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, pattern generators, error detectors, and microscopes
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Preferred Qualifications
• High-volume semiconductor manufacturing experience
• Experience with statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, and engineering software tools
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages
• Experience developing calibration and validation routines for automated test systems
• Proven ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer-facing teams
• Self-starter with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment
Why This Opportunity
• Play a key role supporting rapidly growing InP and silicon photonics manufacturing
• Join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team with open communication and strong technical ownership
• Make a direct impact by improving manufacturing capability, capacity, and product quality
• Work with advanced automated test systems supporting next-generation optical technologies
• Opportunities for career advancement into more senior engineering roles
• Relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to solve challenging, high-impact engineering problems every day