Test Engineer (ATE)

About This Role

• Broadcom is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join our Semiconductor Test Engineering team.
• In this role, you will focus on development of production, characterization, and qualification test programs to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance products for Broadcom’s diverse portfolio of SoCs and ASICs.
• You will collaborate with design, product, and quality engineering teams to drive test coverage, optimize test time, and deliver solutions from early silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.
• Key Responsibilities Develop, debug, and maintain ATE test programs for production, characterization, and qual on Advantest 93K test platform.
• Perform pattern processing and conversion from design environments into tester-compatible formats.
• Execute silicon characterization and validation across process, voltage, and temperature corners; analyze results to drive yield and performance improvements.
• Work with DFT, design, and product engineering teams to define test requirements, improve test coverage, and close gaps.
• Optimize test flows and methodologies to reduce overall test time and cost while ensuring high quality.
• Drive correlation between simulation, bench, and tester environments .
• Support high-volume manufacturing ramps , addressing test escapes, yield excursions, and test program robustness.
• Qualifications Required: BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, or M S in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital and high speed test methodologies, scan/DFT concepts, and pattern processing .
• Hands-on experience with ATE platforms (Advantest or equivalent).
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, or C/C++.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, characterization methods .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Preferred: Experience with SoC, AI accelerators, networking, or high-speed SerDes devices .
• Familiarity with tester load board / probe card design, bring-up, and debug .
• Experience supporting high-volume production test and manufacturing transfer.
• Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000 This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.