Production Test Operator - Tempe, AZ, United States
$17 USD hourly
Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role provides production support for ATE final test operations and leads day-to-day operations of automated IC testing and tape & reel production lines.
What you'll do
- Set up and run production machinery (ATE test handler loading).
- Load device trays/tubes into automated test handlers and monitor jam rates.
- Perform basic contactor cleaning and clear mechanical jams to maintain high machine throughput (UPH).
- Inspect die surfaces, bond wires, and package leads under optical microscopes.
- Record pass/fail yields, scrap counts, and test execution data in MES/ERP tracking software.
- Flag low-yield lots to quality and product engineers.
What you'll need
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 0–2 years in automated electronics or semiconductor back-end manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of MES software, inventory tracking (ERP/SAP), and basic MS Excel.
- Equipment knowledge: pick-and-place handlers, tape-and-reel sealers, label printers, vacuum sealers.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and maintain automated test equipment and handlers.
This role has been open 15 days — well below the 25-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
526
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Median days open
25 d
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Median salary
$169k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | SiTime | All employers we track in this specialty (526 roles · 75 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 15 | 526 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 40 | 2196 · 111 employers |
| Median days open | 22 d | 25 d (−3 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $169k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne · 68 open roles · median 22 d
- Renesas Electronics · 39 open roles · median 25 d
- Infineon Technologies · 38 open roles · median 34 d
- AMD · 28 open roles · median 37 d
- Micron Technology · 28 open roles · median 31 d
- Qualcomm · 25 open roles · median 24 d
How we counted: 526 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 75 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.