Jobs at Cohu, Inc.

Lead firmware development and support for the Electrical Engineering group, becoming the firmware owner. Develop bare metal C/C++ firmware for STM32H7 microcontrollers from board bring-up through peripheral drivers, while also maintaining a PC-based C++ GUI supporting Ethernet, CAN, and serial interfaces.…See more Act as technical bridge between sales, customers, and engineering, providing pre/post-sales support and customer training. Support both legacy product maintenance and new electronic board development, with strong emphasis on documentation, code quality, and knowledge transfer.

SQA Engineer II will plan, design, and execute system-level testing for each release cycle, reviewing requirements and designs to identify defects early. The role requires creating and maintaining C#-based test automation scripts, performing functional and regression testing on equipment, and analyzing defects in Jira with clear documentation and reproduction steps.…See more Responsibilities include collaborating with development teams to triage and verify fixes, extracting release data via SQL to generate quality metrics, and estimating testing effort based on scope and risk. The engineer will also mentor junior QA staff, propose process improvements, and use AI tools to enhance test planning and defect analysis.

SQA Engineer I will plan, design, document, and execute system-level testing for each release cycle, following Cohu's software development process and requirements. The role involves creating and maintaining C#-based test automation scripts, performing manual and automated testing on production-representative equipment, and identifying/documenting software defects in Jira with clear evidence and reproducible steps.…See more The engineer will collaborate with development teams to triage and verify fixes, extract and analyze release data using SQL, and communicate quality metrics and risk to stakeholders. Additionally, the role includes mentoring SQA Technicians, evaluating testing practices for improvement, and leveraging AI tools responsibly to enhance test efficiency.

Lead system-level development of complex mechatronic systems for semiconductor backend equipment, balancing functional, economic, and risk criteria. Ensure architectural consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems through analytical modeling and simulation.…See more Guide design reviews, conduct risk assessments, validate compliance with certification standards (CE, SEMI, RoHS), and design detailed parts and assemblies. Present technical solutions and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Lead system-level engineering for complex electro-mechanical and robotic modules, translating customer requirements into multi-disciplinary designs that balance performance, reliability, and cost. Drive cross-functional concept development, conduct requirement analysis, and author technical specifications for automated sub-assemblies.…See more Evaluate feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation, ensure architectural consistency across subsystems, and guide design reviews while managing risk assessments and compliance certification (CE, SEMI, RoHS). Requires minimum 3 years of system-level leadership on mechatronic systems development, preferably in semiconductor backend equipment, with proficiency in Solidworks or equivalent CAD tools.

This role provides IT risk management and cybersecurity oversight for a large, multi-location enterprise environment. Key responsibilities include triaging security alerts and IOCs, conducting IT security audits (network, OS, data center), administering Microsoft 365 Defender for Cloud and endpoint protection platforms, managing vulnerability assessments, and assisting with cloud migrations to Azure and Microsoft 365 services.…See more The role requires 5+ years of IT experience in large environments, IT audit experience, Security+ or Cloud+ certification, and hands-on administration of Active Directory, SIEM tools, and service-desk ticketing systems.

Design, develop, and sustain Windows desktop control software for complex electro-mechanical semiconductor test handlers using C++ and C#. Responsibilities span full lifecycle development—architecture, integration, deployment, and customer support—with focus on system uptime, safety, and reliability.…See more Own hardware integration (motion controllers, machine vision, robotics, sensors, barcode readers), troubleshoot field issues, and drive system architecture across product variants. Mentor engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, field service, and customer teams.