PCBA Test Fixture Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Assam; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) seeks a senior hardware/automation engineer to oversee end-to-end PCBA testing and fixture design for high-volume manufacturing. You will engineer ICT/FVT fixtures, ensure high-speed signal integrity, and drive automation deployment on the shop floor.

The role requires deep expertise in PCB testing, robotics integration, LabVIEW development, and PLC/HMI control across cross-functional teams. On-site in India, focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10+ years in PCBA test fixture design, automation tooling, or equipment engineering in electronics manufacturing.
• Proven experience with ICT, FVT, flying-probe, functional testers, or test handler systems.
• Strong background in PLC programming, HMI design, and robot motion/control integration.
• Hands-on debugging, validation, and automation deployment in manufacturing test floors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end engineering of PCBA-based testing and automation systems.
• Design ICT/FVT fixtures, including interface boards and load boards.
• Drive hardware bring-up, fault diagnosis, and test debug during NPI/test-floor integration.
• Lead design reviews, project timelines, and handoffs for ICT/FVT milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and qualify vendors for probes, fixtures, and robotic systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot motion control

LabVIEW

Test fixture design

SI/PI simulation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro/SiWave

Mentor Xpedition

PADS

DMM/fixture test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

You will oversee end-to-end engineering of PCBA-based testing and automation systems - including ICT (In-Circuit Test), FVT (Functional Validation Test) fixtures, robotic integration, and automated equipment design - within high-volume manufacturing. Your expertise will span hardware design, automation systems, process engineering, and equipment deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Test Fixture PCBA Design

• Design ICT/FVT test fixtures, including PCBA-based interface boards, load boards, and DUT connectors.
• Develop high-precision fixture layouts for electrical testing, pogo-pin sockets, and contact validation.
• Ensure SI/PI integrity for high-speed signals (e.g. digital I/O, RF, power rails), using controlled impedance designs and board stack-up practices.
• Support PCB schematic capture, layout review, and DFM/DFA compliance.

Validation Debug

• Drive hardware bring-up, fault diagnosis, and test debug during NPI/test-floor integration.
• Interface with failure analysis, yield engineering, and validation teams to optimize fixture performance and uptime.
• Handle process documentation, SOPs, validation metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional teams: process engineering, product/test engineering, SMT/assembly, and quality.
• Lead design reviews, project timelines, and handoffs for ICT/FVT and automation milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers, oversee vendor qualification for probe/fixture suppliers and robotic integrators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10+ years in PCBA test fixture design, automation tooling, robotic system deployment, or equipment engineering in electronics manufacturing.
• Proven experience with ICT, FVT, flying-probe, functional testers, or test handler systems.
• Strong background in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron), HMI design, and robot motion/control integration.
• Practical skills in SI/PI simulation and PCB layout tools (Cadence Allegro/SiWave, Mentor Xpedition, PADS).
• Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, SMT/ICT/FVT process environments, statistical process control, and quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA).
• Hands-on debugging, validation, and automation deployment experience in manufacturing test floors.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with LabVIEW development and NI hardware platforms (e.g. cRIO, PXI, DAQms).

Preferred Soft Skills

• Expertise in designing fixtures and robotic test integrators for high-speed PCBA testing.
• Experience with IIoT data analytics, predictive maintenance, and digital twin simulation workflows.
• Effective communicator with strong documentation and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing and automated test environments.