ATE Test Engineer

Job Title: ATE Engineer

Department: Engineering / Test Engineering

Reports To: Test Engineering Manager / Equipment Engineering Supervisor

Location: Fort Worth, TX

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The ATE Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automated test systems

used in manufacturing and product validation. This role ensures product quality, improves test efficiency, and

supports high-volume production through reliable test processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems for production and engineering

validation.

• Create and maintain test programs, scripts, and fixtures to support new product introduction (NPI) and mass

production.

• Troubleshoot test failures, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and

reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Process Engineering.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, improve product quality, and reduce defects.
• Support line bring-up activities and ensure all testing systems are production-ready.
• Perform calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance of ATE systems.
• Optimize test cycle time and improve testing throughput without compromising quality.
• Develop documentation including test procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Train technicians and operators on test procedures and equipment usage.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer requirements.