Director of Test Engineering

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Test Engineering in Scotts Valley, CA to lead the development of test strategies and execution from early development through production. This role is crucial for ensuring products are testable, scalable, and production-ready.

With over 10 years in the field and strong leadership skills, you will direct a high-performing test engineering team while closely collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve efficient test operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in test engineering within electronics or manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep experience with PCBA and system-level testing.

Responsibilities

• Own test strategy across PCBA and system-level products.
• Lead development of production test systems.
• Drive rapid iteration and test readiness.

Skills

PCBA and system-level testing

Automated test systems

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Senior Manager, Test Engineering# Senior Manager, Test EngineeringHot JobScotts Valley, CA 95066## OverviewSalary Range$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary/year## Description## **About the Role**At **Digital Dynamics, Inc. (DDI)**, we are a 100% employee-owned company that designs and manufactures advanced real-time machine and process controllers used by leading OEMs in the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, DDI is committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Our employee-owners take pride in delivering high-quality products while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.At **Digital Dynamics Inc.**, we’re building complex, high-performance systems and bringing them from concept to volume production at speed. We’re looking for a **Senior Manager, Test Engineering** who can own test end-to-end and operate as a **hands-on leader** in a fast-moving environment.This role is critical to ensuring our products are testable, scalable, and production-ready. You’ll lead test strategy across NPI and manufacturing, while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to drive alignment, solve problems, and deliver results.This is not a pure management role—you’ll be expected to stay close to the technical details while leading the team and holding a high bar for execution, communication, and accountability.## **What You’ll Own**### **Test Strategy & Execution*** Own test strategy across PCBA and system-level products from early development through production* Define test coverage based on product risk, reliability, and cost targets* Make clear, data-driven trade-offs and align stakeholders quickly* Drive Design for Test (DFT) early in the product lifecycle### **Build & Deploy Test Solutions*** Lead development of production test systems, including: + Tester architecture (hardware & software) + Fixtures and interfaces + Automation and test software + Debug, bring-up, and release to production* Ensure test systems are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective* Stay hands-on where needed to unblock the team and move quickly### **NPI to Production Ramp*** Partner closely with NPI teams through EVT, DVT, and PVT builds* Drive rapid iteration, issue resolution, and test readiness* Own transition from engineering builds to high-volume manufacturing* Support sustaining efforts including yield improvement, cost reduction, and test optimization### **Data, Validation & Continuous Improvement*** Ensure test processes are validated and production-ready (GR&R, Cp/Cpk, correlation)* Drive strong data integrity, traceability, and feedback loops* Use data to identify issues, improve yield, and optimize test efficiency* Define and track key metrics: yield, coverage, cycle time, and throughput### **CM & Global Manufacturing*** Lead transfer of test solutions to offshore contract manufacturers* Ensure consistency across sites (documentation, training, change control)* Support ramp, debug, and yield stabilization at CM partners* Coordinate tester builds and delivery schedules with internal and external teams### **Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment*** Lead and develop a high-performing test engineering team* Set clear expectations and **drive accountability** across the team and partners* Communicate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and leadership* Be a strong voice in cross-functional discussions—able to push, align, and move decisions forward### **Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)* 10+ years in test engineering within electronics or manufacturing environments* 5+ years leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment* Deep experience with: + PCBA and system-level testing + Automated test systems (hardware & software) + NPI through high-volume production* Proven experience working with and transferring to offshore CMs* Strong understanding of test validation, statistics, and manufacturing data* Excellent communication skills—able to work across teams and drive alignment## **Nice to Have*** Experience with ATE platforms, LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools* Experience writing SOWs for outsourced test development* Background in complex systems (semiconductor, robotics, medical devices, or similar)## **What Success Looks Like*** Test solutions that scale cleanly from prototype to volume production* Strong alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality* Improved yield, reduced cost, and efficient test operations* A team that is accountable, technically strong, and delivers consistently### **Equal Employment Opportunity**Digital Dynamics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.