About this role
About the Role
Texas Instruments' Audio Business Unit designs the chips inside the devices people use every day — smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, video doorbells, automotive infotainment systems, and virtually any consumer or industrial product that produces sound. Our Audio BU team is hiring an experienced Engineering Technician to support silicon validation and product characterization in our Dallas lab.
This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work directly with engineers on automated test equipment (ATE) and bench setups to validate new audio IC products before they reach customers worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Operate and maintain ATE systems for wafer sort and final test of audio semiconductor devices
- Execute test programs, collect data, and document results with accuracy and consistency
- Set up and run bench characterization measurements — including audio performance, power, and parametric testing using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, audio analyzers, power supplies)
- Support test program debug by identifying anomalies, capturing failure data, and escalating to engineers
- Maintain lab equipment calibration and inventory; follow ESD and lab safety procedures
- Assist engineers in preparing test fixtures, load boards, and socket setups for new device bring-up
- Record and organize test data in structured formats for engineering review
Minimum requirements:
- Associates degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly ramp on new tools and processes
- Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Strong time management skills