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Test Development Engineer
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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$119,846 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Test Development Engineer Advantest America United States, California, San Jose 3061 Zanker Road (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 Position Summary The Electronics Test Technician / Test Equipment Operator is responsible for performing functional, electrical, and system-level testing of electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and finished products. This position operates automated and manual test equipment, diagnoses failures, documents results, and supports manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with specifications. Key Responsibilities Perform electrical, functional, and operational testing of electronic assemblies, modules, and finished products.
Operate automated test stations, production test systems, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
Follow test procedures, work instructions, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
Verify product performance against established acceptance criteria.
Record test results accurately within manufacturing execution systems (MES), databases, or quality tracking systems.
Troubleshoot and identify failed components, assemblies, or system-level defects.
Escalate complex failures to Engineering, Quality, or Repair teams as required.
Perform equipment setup, calibration verification, and basic preventive maintenance.
Support engineering validation testing and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Review test logs and identify recurring failures or process issues.
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Essential Duties Product Testing Execute production and qualification test procedures.
Perform functional verification of electronic products.
Conduct continuity, insulation, voltage, current, and performance measurements.
Verify operation of sensors, actuators, power supplies, communications interfaces, and control systems. Troubleshooting Analyze test failures and error codes.
Isolate hardware-related faults.
Verify corrective actions and retest repaired assemblies.
Document failure modes and findings.
Equipment Operation Operate:
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Oscilloscopes
Digital Multimeters (DMM)
Power Supplies
Data Acquisition Systems
Environmental Test Equipment
Network and Communication Test Instruments
Custom Manufacturing Test Stations