Originally posted 26 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Test Technician is responsible for performing entry-level testing, troubleshooting, verification, and validation activities for products and assemblies within the PBT Business Unit.
What you'll do
- Perform functional, electrical, mechanical, and system-level testing in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions. - Execute routine troubleshooting activities and escalate complex issues to engineers, senior technicians, or supervisors. - Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment, fixtures, and supporting hardware. - Record test data accurately and maintain required production and quality documentation. - Identify product defects, test failures, and nonconforming conditions and report findings to appropriate personnel. - Verify products meet quality, reliability, and performance requirements before shipment.
What you'll need
- High school diploma, vocational certification, associate degree, or equivalent technical training preferred. - Basic understanding of electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems. - Ability to learn test methodologies, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements. - Ability to read and follow work instructions, test procedures, and technical documentation. - Basic computer skills for data entry and test documentation.
Nice to have
- Previous manufacturing, electronics, testing, or technical experience. - Familiarity with hand tools, measuring instruments, and basic test equipment.
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 24-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
470
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Median days open
24 d
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Median salary
$184k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Teradyne | All employers we track in this specialty (470 roles · 72 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 50 | 470 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 74 | 2135 · 110 employers |
| Median days open | 9 d | 24 d (−15 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $184k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne (this employer) · 49 open roles · median 9 d
- Infineon Technologies · 37 open roles · median 31 d
- Renesas Electronics · 33 open roles · median 27 d
- AMD · 26 open roles · median 25 d
- Micron Technology · 25 open roles · median 27 d
- Qualcomm · 25 open roles · median 12 d
How we counted: 470 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 72 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 27 Sept 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.