Test Engineer: Equipment Design & Data-Driven Improvements

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch is seeking a Test Engineer in Guadalajara to support and develop the testing area, ensuring operational continuity, efficiency and technical excellence. You will troubleshoot production issues, drive improvements, and contribute to maintenance and reliability across the test environment.

The role collaborates with the DSS division and other departments to uphold world-class testing standards and continuous improvement in operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing across manufacturing or product environments.
• Proven ability to lead Functional and ICT teams.
• Proficient English communication.
• Ability to handle electronics instrumentation and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of test equipment and vision systems.
• Familiarity with PCB design software (Orcad).
• Capable of leading, quoting, and managing new projects/products.
• Experience implementing changes from Engineering to test equipment.
• Ability to manage software/firmware in testing contexts.
• Experience overseeing pilot runs and yield analyses.
• Aptitude in using statistical data for troubleshooting test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct fixtures or test equipment to support production.
• Analyze and repair test equipment, root-cause issues to prevent recurrence.
• Create and maintain maintenance plans for test assets.
• Analyze test data to identify root-cause of yield problems in equipment.
• Monitor KPIs within established limits and drive improvements.
• Lead teams and coordinate with departments for testing initiatives.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional conferences to align tester performance.
• Interpret schematics and guidelines for test setups.
• Program in relevant languages to support test automation.
• Design and develop Statement of Work (SOW) for testing projects.

Skills

Testing experience

Team management (Functional/ICT)

English communication

Electronics instrumentation

Equipment/vision systems

PCB design software

Project leadership

Engineering-to-test changes

Software/firmware management

Pilot runs monitoring

Statistical data analysis for testing

Cross‑functional collaboration

Tools

Orcad

Job description

Koch is seeking a Test Engineer in Guadalajara to support and develop the testing area, ensuring operational continuity, efficiency and technical excellence. You will troubleshoot production issues, drive improvements, and contribute to maintenance and reliability across the test environment.

The role collaborates with the DSS division and other departments to uphold world-class testing standards and continuous improvement in operational reliability.