Global Lead, Test Engineering & NPI Solutions

Itron, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Global Test Engineering Manager to lead the worldwide test engineering function for NPI and sustaining programs.

You will define strategy, mentor a global team of test, automation, and manufacturing engineers, and drive test readiness across prototype to production ramp. Applicants should bring deep expertise in ICT, functional, and system-level testing, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering scalable, cost-effective test solutions across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing test engineering.
• 7+ years leading global, multi-site engineering teams.
• Experience shaping global test strategies and roadmaps.
• Expertise in ICT, Functional, System-Level, and Reliability testing.
• Knowledge of ATE, fixtures, hardware/software integration, and test automation.
• Programming for automated test solutions (Python, LabVIEW, C#).
• Strong RF, data acquisition, and test system optimization.
• Experience with EMS partners and high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-centric, collaborative, and agile mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global test engineering strategy aligned with product roadmaps.
• Lead and develop a global team of test, automation, and manufacturing engineers.
• Ensure test readiness across NPI phases from prototype to production ramp.
• Partner with Product Eng, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver scalable test solutions.
• Drive DFT, manufacturability assessments, risk planning, and validation activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for test-related issues.
• Establish and maintain global standards for test platforms, fixtures, and processes.
• Drive CI initiatives: test coverage, yield, cycle time, and capital efficiency.
• Enable robust test data collection, traceability, analytics, and reporting.
• Evaluate emerging tech to promote innovation and competitiveness.
• Manage budgets, CAPEX planning, supplier relationships, and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership: global teams

Test methodologies: ICT/functional

Programming for test automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data acquisition & test analytics

RF testing

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

Test automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Tools

ATE & fixtures

Python

LabVIEW

C#

Job description

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Global Test Engineering Manager to lead the worldwide test engineering function for NPI and sustaining programs.

You will define strategy, mentor a global team of test, automation, and manufacturing engineers, and drive test readiness across prototype to production ramp. Applicants should bring deep expertise in ICT, functional, and system-level testing, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering scalable, cost-effective test solutions across global operations.