Test Development Engineer

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Summary

Looking for a role where software meets hardware? As a Test Development Engineer, you’ll develop software and automated test solutions used to characterize, validate, and test semiconductor and imaging products. You’ll work hands‑on with C#/.NET, ATE platforms, instrumentation, test hardware, and manufacturing systems while partnering with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to bring new products from development into production. This role offers a unique mix of software development, hardware integration, semiconductor testing, data analysis, and hands‑on problem solving. You’ll have the opportunity to create tools and automation that directly improve test efficiency, product performance, yield, and manufacturing productivity.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET software supporting automated semiconductor test systems.
• Develop reusable software components, libraries, GUIs, data collection tools, and automation utilities.
• Integrate software with ATE platforms, instrumentation, hardware controllers, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop and deploy automated test solutions for semiconductor production, wafer probe, characterization, and product verification.
• Build tools to collect, analyze, visualize, and report test, yield, and performance data.
• Prepare, configure, and debug test stations and equipment in preparation for new hardware.
• Perform characterization, production probe, and performance testing for new ICs and FPAs.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, test, and production issues and support root‑cause investigations.
• Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to identify and resolve product or design deficiencies discovered during testing.
• Develop unit tests and automated verification methods for new CMOS ASIC products.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and configuration management activities.
• Develop and maintain clear software requirements, architecture, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Continuously improve test automation, repeatability, efficiency, and manufacturing productivity.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Experience developing applications using C# and .NET.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming and software design principles.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across software, hardware, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and other technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on rare occasions.

Technical Skills

• C# and .NET Framework/.NET Visual Studio
• Object‑oriented programming and software architecture
• SQL Server or similar database technologies
• Software debugging and troubleshooting
• Automated test and data acquisition systems
• Test data analysis and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following is a plus.
• You do not need experience with every technology listed below to be considered.
• Semiconductor test development or production test environments
• ATE platforms such as Teradyne, Chroma, or NI/PXI‑based systems
• FPGA‑based systems
• LabVIEW, Python, or C++
• Hardware communication protocols such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS‑232, or TCP/IP
• Semiconductor devices, mixed‑signal ICs, image sensors, or RF products
• CMOS ASIC or wafer probe testing
• Automated data analysis and reporting tools
• Printed circuit test board assembly and component soldering
• Manufacturing systems and production environments

Success Looks Like

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop reliable and maintainable software solutions used in semiconductor testing.
• Improve ATE automation and overall test efficiency.
• Reduce manual engineering effort through software and test automation.
• Help accelerate the introduction of new semiconductor products into production.
• Contribute directly to yield improvement and manufacturing productivity.

Why Join Us

Work at the intersection of software, semiconductor technology, automated testing, and advanced imaging products. See the direct impact of the software and test solutions you develop as products move from engineering into production.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative, team‑focused culture with fun employee events throughout the year.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $120,300.00-$160,400.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Equal Opportunity

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.