Test Engineering Lead

• RF & Semiconductor Test Development Ardent Staffing Solutions Lowell, MA Job Details Full-time $120,000
• $160,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits RSU Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Instrumentation troubleshooting Software engineering New product introduction engineering projects Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Automation Managing projects in an engineering role Defect analysis System design Equipment troubleshooting Electrical engineering Electronics test specifications Electrical instrumentation System design for system development Manufacturing facility experience Team development Technical solutions implementation Collaboration with product development teams Electronics test data analysis Bachelor's degree in engineering Managing engineering teams RF signal diagnostics Mentoring Design engineering Automated systems Data analytics Leading team collaboration initiatives Electrical troubleshooting Collaboration with manufacturing teams

Full Job Description Salary:

$120,000

• 160,000 annually +

Bonus & RSU Eligibility Job Type:

Full-Time |

Direct Hire Location:

Lowell, Ma area Position Overview Ardent Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Lead for a direct-hire opportunity with an industry-leading semiconductor technology manufacturer. This position combines advanced RF and DC semiconductor test development with hands-on technical leadership and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to advance into engineering management while remaining actively involved in technical work. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in semiconductor test engineering, particularly in the design, development, and implementation of new RF and DC test systems. This individual will lead a team of approximately 3-5 engineers while maintaining an active role in developing test solutions, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. This is a true hands-on leadership position, with approximately 50% of the role focused on engineering development and 50% on technical leadership. The position also offers a potential path into formal engineering management as the team continues to evolve. The successful candidate will help develop advanced semiconductor test solutions supporting communications, data center infrastructure, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications operating at frequencies up to 100 GHz and beyond. Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to a team of approximately 3-5 semiconductor test engineers.
• Design, develop, and implement new RF and DC semiconductor test systems, programs, and testing methodologies from initial concept through production release.
• Remain actively involved in hands-on engineering, including test hardware development, instrumentation selection, software development, characterization, debugging, and system optimization.
• Develop automated test solutions for discrete semiconductor devices, monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), and advanced RF modules.
• Support high-frequency RF and millimeter-wave test applications, including technologies operating at frequencies up to 100 GHz and beyond.
• Partner with test development leadership to establish technical priorities, develop new testing concepts, and support engineering initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex RF/DC test challenges involving hardware, software, instrumentation, measurement accuracy, and manufacturing performance.
• Analyze test data, investigate failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing yield, product quality, and test reliability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), test system validation, production readiness, and transfer of test solutions into manufacturing environments.
• Improve automated test processes, calibration methods, test throughput, measurement integrity, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, engineering documentation, calibration standards, and production test workflows.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and external test partners to resolve technical challenges.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and hands-on engineering environment focused on continuous improvement and team development. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of semiconductor test engineering experience, including RF and DC test development, automated testing, and manufacturing support.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, building, debugging, and deploying semiconductor test systems and automated test solutions.
• Demonstrated experience developing new test systems, test programs, or testing methodologies rather than exclusively maintaining existing equipment.
• Strong understanding of RF measurement techniques, DC testing, semiconductor test instrumentation, and automated test platforms.
• Experience with test hardware, software, instrumentation integration, characterization, and production test implementation.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing, new product introduction, and test processes in production environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including test data analysis, root-cause investigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience through engineering project leadership, mentoring, technical direction, or direct team leadership.
• Ability and willingness to balance hands-on engineering responsibilities with mentoring, team coordination, and technical decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams. Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with RF, microwave, or millimeter-wave semiconductor devices and associated test methodologies.
• Experience testing MMICs, RF modules, discrete semiconductor components, or advanced high-frequency devices.
• Familiarity with semiconductor package interfaces, RF calibration techniques, and high-frequency test system design.
• Experience developing or supporting automated test systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success improving test yield, measurement accuracy, test throughput, manufacturing cost, or product quality.
• Previous experience leading a small engineering team or serving as a senior technical lead.
• Interest in progressing into a formal engineering management position. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

Hands-On Technical Leadership:

Maintain direct involvement in advanced semiconductor test development while leading and mentoring a team of engineers.

New Test System Development:

Take ownership of designing and implementing new test systems, programs, and methodologies rather than focusing exclusively on sustaining existing systems.

Advanced RF Technology:

Work with sophisticated semiconductor products supporting microwave, millimeter-wave, and high-frequency applications up to 100 GHz and beyond.

Career Advancement:

Opportunity to grow from a technical lead position into a formal engineering management role.

Collaborative Engineering Environment:

Work closely with experienced technical leadership and cross-functional engineering teams on challenging development and manufacturing initiatives.

Long-Term Opportunity:

Join an established semiconductor manufacturer offering continued technical development and leadership growth. Apply Today! #IND1