Debug Supervisor

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex, based in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Debug Engineer Supervisor to lead debugging efforts and oversee testing of electronic hardware and software. The role reports to the Test Engineering Manager and focuses on cost-effective testing methods and issue resolution.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7+ years in electrical engineering roles, leadership on the floor, and hands-on experience with FPGA/BGA technologies. On-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 4-7+ years in Electrical/Computer Electrical technologies; 3+ years manufacturing.
• Strong communication and management skills for on-floor issue resolution.
• Ability to interpret diverse technical instructions and variables.
• Experience leading major initiatives and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a debugging team of up to 15 technicians.
• Plan, execute, and oversee electronic hardware and software testing.
• Analyze test results, prepare technical reports and failure analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, purchasing, SQA, and production teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis of test yield issues and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor technicians and operators on test hardware, software, and problem-solving.
• Evaluate, configure, and troubleshoot digital circuits including FPGA and BGA.

Skills

Leadership

Debugging

Electrical testing

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA

BGA technologies

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Debug Engineer Supervisor located in Milpitas, CA.

Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager the Debug Engineer Supervisor will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead and supervise a debugging team of up to 15 technicians, providing technical guidance and support to ensure efficient issue resolution.
• Plan, execute, and oversee electronic hardware and software testing, ensuring proper test conditions, procedures, and operational sequences.
• Analyze test results, evaluate product performance, and prepare technical reports, failure analyses, and summaries for engineering and management teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, purchasing, SQA, and production teams to troubleshoot system malfunctions, resolve testing issues, and address data interpretation concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis of test yield issues and product failures, develop corrective actions, and monitor effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing operations by mentoring technicians and operators on test hardware, software, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Evaluate, configure, and troubleshoot digital circuits, including FPGA and BGA technologies, while identifying failure origins and allocating defect causes across process, material, or design-related sources.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 4-7 plus years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer electrical technologies. 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and management skillset including problem-solving technical issues on the floor to people relationship solutions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function. Creates functional processes or technologies. Executes functional strategic plans and objectives at the site.
• Demonstrates experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives.
• Exercises independent judgment using ambiguously defined procedures and policies; may propose/provide input to defining methods, standards, policies and procedures. Makes decisions for sections/sub-functions. Decisions may affect multiple sections/sub-functions.
• Normally receives no instruction. Demonstrates skills in teaching/leading and/or mentoring; may lead a team. Models appropriate behavior in support of Flex values.

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