PCBA Test Fixture Engineer

Tata Electronics; Mayang; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is building India’s first AI-enabled Semiconductor Foundry. We seek an experienced engineer to oversee end-to-end PCBA test fixture design, automation tooling, and robotic deployment in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will design ICT/FVT fixtures, validate hardware bring-up, and collaborate with process engineering, SMT, and quality teams. 5–10+ years of relevant experience and strong PLC, HMI, and LabVIEW skills are 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 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.
• Skills in SI/PI simulation and PCB layout tools (Cadence Allegro/SiWave, Mentor Xpedition, PADS).
• Understanding of DFM/DFA, SMT/ICT/FVT environments, and Lean/Six Sigma quality systems.
• Hands‑on debugging, validation, and automation deployment in manufacturing test floors.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with LabVIEW and NI hardware (cRIO, PXI, DAQms).

Responsibilities

• Design ICT/FVT test fixtures and PCBA interfaces and connectors.
• Develop high-precision fixture layouts and ensure high-speed signal integrity.
• Support PCB schematic capture, layout review, and DFM/DFA compliance.
• Drive hardware bring-up, fault diagnosis, and test debug during NPI.
• Collaborate with failure analysis, yield, and validation teams to optimize fixtures.
• Lead design reviews, timelines, and handoffs for ICT/FVT and automation milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee vendor qualification for probes, fixtures, and robotics.

Skills

PCB test fixture design

Automation tooling

Robotic system deployment

LabVIEW development

Siemens PLC

HMI design

RF/analog/digital signal integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Mentor Xpedition

PADS

LabVIEW

Job description

About The Business

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence. Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group.

The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

Role Overview

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.