Test Lead - EOL

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd.; Kolar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced EOL Test Engineer to design, implement, and optimize end-of-line test strategies for high-volume production. You will work on functional, parametric, and RF tests, ensuring test coverage aligns with product and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include crafting test estimates, validation plans, and calibration methodologies, plus collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver robust production solutions.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Mechatronics, Industrial, Production Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate specialization in Electronics, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong expertise in Functional Test, Parametric Test, RF Test, and End-of-Line test methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of DFT principles, fault coverage analysis, test-program estimation, fixture development, and production test deployment.
• Expertise in station-count modelling, throughput analysis, calibration systems, measurement uncertainty, and test-capacity planning.
• Experience with GR&R, gauge correlation, golden-unit governance, and production test validation methodologies.
• Proficiency in test development environments, instrumentation platforms, statistical analysis tools, and advanced Excel modelling.
• Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES systems supporting test specifications, results management, traceability, and MES.

Responsibilities

• Own End-of-Line (EOL) test architecture, including functional, parametric, and RF final test strategies aligned to product and customer requirements.
• Review RFQs, specifications, BOMs, drawings, and customer requirements to define compliant and executable test solutions.
• Develop test estimates covering station count, throughput, fixture requirements, test equipment, NRE, capex, and implementation timelines.
• Define first-pass yield assumptions, retest strategies, fault coverage expectations, and production test readiness criteria.
• Establish calibration methodologies, uncertainty budgets, correlation requirements, and measurement-system validation plans.
• Prepare technical calculations, test capacity models, and supporting evidence for proposal reviews, costing models, and management approvals.
• Support supplier evaluations, test-equipment selection, fixture design reviews, and make-versus-buy assessments.
• Drive alignment across design, process, manufacturing, quality, automation, and supply chain teams to ensure robust test coverage and manufacturability.
• Define acceptance criteria, validation requirements, traceability expectations, and deployment plans for NPI and production.
• Analyze test strategy risks, identify assumptions and gaps, and develop mitigation plans to support bid commitments.

Skills

Functional test

Parametric test

RF test

EOL test

DFT

Measurement uncertainty

Station sizing

GR&R

Gauge correlation

Statistical analysis

Excel modelling

PLM/ERP/MES

Education

B.E./B.Tech (Engineering)

Postgraduate in Electronics/Manufacturing

Tools

Excel modelling

Measurement instrumentation

Statistical tools

PLM/ERP/MES

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own End-of-Line (EOL) test architecture, including functional, parametric, and RF final test strategies aligned to product and customer requirements.
• Review RFQs, specifications, BOMs, drawings, and customer requirements to define compliant and executable test solutions.
• Develop test estimates covering station count, throughput, fixture requirements, test equipment, NRE, capex, and implementation timelines.
• Define first-pass yield assumptions, retest strategies, fault coverage expectations, and production test readiness criteria.
• Establish calibration methodologies, uncertainty budgets, correlation requirements, and measurement-system validation plans.
• Prepare technical calculations, test capacity models, and supporting evidence for proposal reviews, costing models, and management approvals.
• Support supplier evaluations, test-equipment selection, fixture design reviews, and make-versus-buy assessments.
• Drive alignment across design, process, manufacturing, quality, automation, and supply chain teams to ensure robust test coverage and manufacturability.
• Define acceptance criteria, validation requirements, traceability expectations, and deployment plans for NPI and production.
• Analyze test strategy risks, identify assumptions and gaps, and develop mitigation plans to support bid commitments.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Mechatronics, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate specialization in Electronics, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong expertise in Functional Test, Parametric Test, RF Test, and End-of-Line test methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of DFT principles, fault coverage analysis, test-program estimation, fixture development, and production test deployment.
• Expertise in station-count modelling, throughput analysis, calibration systems, measurement uncertainty, and test-capacity planning.
• Experience with GR&R, gauge correlation, golden-unit governance, and production test validation methodologies.
• Proficiency in test development environments, instrumentation platforms, statistical analysis tools, and advanced Excel modelling.
• Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES systems supporting test specifications, results management, traceability, and manufacturing execution.

Desired Experience Level

• 8-12 years of experience in EOL Test Engineering, Functional Test Development, RF Testing, Manufacturing Test, NPI, or Manufacturing Industrialization within EMS or complex product manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting customer RFQs, technical proposals, test strategy development, and manufacturing solution definition.
• Proven experience developing and deploying functional, parametric, and RF production test solutions for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience in throughput optimization, station sizing, calibration planning, yield improvement, and test-capacity modelling.
• Strong capability to translate incomplete customer requirements into executable test strategies with clearly documented assumptions, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Experience working with global customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-facing communication skills.