The Role: Test Engineering Manager
The Test Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, directing and monitoring Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to strategically bridge the gap between the NPD/Industrialization Team, Manufacturing Engineering and Equipment reliability. This role mainly focuses on optimizing test processes, improving yield, and maximizing production equipment uptime through predictive and autonomous maintenance initiatives. Responsibility includes making sure production ATE’s are following test specifications set by design engineers, and all tester‑related documentation is up to date.
Responsibility includes strong NI LabVIEW and Test Stand skills, which involve overseeing the strategic implementation of LabVIEW‑based automation, ensuring technical proficiency within the team, and aligning automated test development with project milestones. Key duties include defining automation strategies, managing hardware/software integration, updating documentation, and fostering expertise in LabVIEW for efficient and reliable production testing.
The manager leads technical teams, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures alignment with Schneider Electric’s standards and the Trust Charter.
What will you do?
- Plan, direct, and monitor preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of buildings, facilities, machinery, and equipment.
- Manage the maintenance department according to SPS/SIM rules to guarantee industrial equipment performance (OEE, NPF, MTBF, MTTR).
- Lead maintenance planning and execution in alignment with MPS outputs and IIT4 priorities.
- Optimize maintenance costs, including spare parts inventory and internal/external production means.
- Ensure business continuity in terms of equipment and tools.
- Enforce safety and health rules, including 5S standards, across all maintenance operations.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and contribute to a safe working environment.
- Support facility management cost optimisation and energy performance/decarbonisation programmes when UMF4 is not present.
- Maintain high equipment reliability and availability to support consistent production quality and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure preservation and proper functioning of tools and equipment to meet operational standards.
- Provide technical expertise to Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to support quality improvements.
- Lead cross‑functional engineering teams, ensuring goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement and well‑being.
- Build and maintain a high‑performing team capable of managing complex technical operations and maintenance programmes.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
- Manage TPM across all processes to enhance workstation and production line reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, CMMS utilisation and technical problem‑solving.
- Select, validate, introduce and standardise new technologies and processes locally to improve efficiency and performance.
- Ensure adherence to standardised processes and plans that meet safety, quality, service and cost requirements.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to maintenance and facility operations.
- Monitor and update the business continuity plan for equipment and tools to ensure operational resilience.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate certification is an advantage.
Work Experience
- Minimum (10) years of progressive experience in test engineering, equipment maintenance or manufacturing support within a high‑volume production environment.
- At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, overseeing cross‑functional engineering teams and complex technical operations.
- Proven experience in managing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes for test systems and industrial equipment.
- Strong background in TPM, OEE improvement and CMMS utilisation.
- Experience in facility management, energy performance optimisation and tooling management is a plus.
- Work location: Rosario, Cavite.
- Demonstrated success in project management, technical problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Certifications (Preferred but not required)
- TPM Practitioner or Lean Six Sigma Certification.
- CMMS or Maintenance Planning Certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
What’s in it for me?
- Global Family Leave
- Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
- …and more!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.