VLSI Hardware Test Executive

Job Description – Test Executive

Position

Test Executive – Post-Silicon Validation Lab

Experience

Fresher – 1 Year

Qualification

Diploma – ECE / EEE / Electronics / Instrumentation

Employment Type

Full-time

Industry

Semiconductor / Electronics / VLSI

Location

Bengaluru / Chennai

Reporting To

Validation Engineer / Test Lead

About the Role

We are looking for Diploma Engineers – Freshers / 0–1 year experience to join our Post-Silicon Validation Lab as Test Executives.

The selected candidates will receive practical exposure to semiconductor devices, evaluation boards, electronic test equipment and post-silicon validation activities.

The role involves supporting engineers in setting up test benches, executing test cases, taking electrical measurements, recording test results and performing basic hardware troubleshooting.

This is an excellent opportunity for Diploma Engineers who want to build a career in Semiconductor Testing, Post-Silicon Validation and Electronics Test Engineering.

Key Responsibilities1. Test Bench Setup

Assist engineers in setting up post-silicon validation test benches.

Connect evaluation boards, DUTs, cables, probes and power supplies.

Follow test setup diagrams and instructions.

Verify proper power and signal connections before testing.

Assist in maintaining test fixtures and laboratory setups.

Test Execution

Execute predefined test procedures under the guidance of Validation Engineers.

Power ON/OFF DUTs according to prescribed procedures.

Perform basic voltage, current and signal measurements.

Run assigned test cases and record observations.

Repeat tests under different test conditions as instructed.

Report abnormal readings immediately to the responsible engineer.

Laboratory Equipment

Learn and operate basic electronic laboratory instruments such as

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

DC Power Supply

Oscilloscope

Function / Signal Generator

Electronic Load

Logic Analyzer

Frequency Counter

LCR Meter

Training will be provided on laboratory equipment and test procedures.

Basic Hardware Testing

Perform continuity and resistance checks.

Check power rails and basic electrical parameters.

Verify board connections.

Check cables, connectors and test fixtures.

Assist in identifying basic hardware abnormalities.

Support engineers during board bring-up and debugging.

Test Data Collection

Record measurements accurately in test sheets.

Maintain test logs and laboratory records.

Enter test results in Excel or designated test tools.

Maintain proper identification and traceability of DUTs and boards.

Assist in preparing daily/weekly test reports.

Post-Silicon Validation Support

Under the guidance of Validation Engineers, the Test Executive will assist with

IC / chip testing

Evaluation board testing

Board bring-up

Functional testing

Electrical parameter measurement

Power consumption measurement

Voltage characterization

Frequency testing

Basic interface testing

Temperature-related testing, where applicable

Test failure identification and reporting

Basic Knowledge Expected

Candidates should have basic knowledge of

Analog and digital electronics

Voltage, current and resistance

Ohm's Law

Basic electronic components

Diodes and transistors

Resistors and capacitors

Digital logic

Basic semiconductor concepts

PCB and electronic boards

Basic electrical measurements

Deep semiconductor knowledge is not mandatory for freshers.

The candidate should demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Practical Skills – Preferred

Candidates who have practical exposure to any of the following will have an advantage

Multimeter

DC Power Supply

Oscilloscope

Function Generator

Electronic Load

Soldering / desoldering

PCB troubleshooting

Arduino / Raspberry Pi

Embedded systems projects

Microcontrollers

Basic C / Embedded C

Python basics

UART / SPI / I²C / CAN

Basic electronics project work

Freshers with academic projects are encouraged to apply.

For example

Embedded systems project

IoT project

Microcontroller project

PCB design/project

Electronics testing project

Power electronics project

Communication systems project

Candidate ProfileEducation

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering – ECE

Experience

Freshers to 1 year of experience

Experience in the following areas is an advantage but not mandatory

Electronics testing

Hardware testing

Production testing

PCB testing

Embedded systems

Electronics laboratory

Semiconductor testing

We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should be

Interested in electronics and semiconductor technology.

Comfortable working with electronic hardware.

Interested in laboratory/test equipment.

Willing to learn semiconductor testing.

Good at following instructions and procedures.

Careful and accurate while taking measurements.

Good at identifying abnormalities.

Disciplined in maintaining test records.

A good team player.

Willing to work in a controlled laboratory environment.

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – EEE

Diploma in Electronics

Diploma in Instrumentation

Other relevant Diploma Engineering qualifications

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Education

Diploma (Required)

Work Location

In person