Global NPI Test Architect & Launch Lead

Fluke Corporation

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 169,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Fluke Corporation seeks an experienced Global NPI Test Engineer to drive test architecture, product validation, and launch readiness for new products across international engineering and manufacturing operations. You will lead test strategies, develop fixtures, and support EVT through production launch, ensuring quality and testability from concept to scale.

The role emphasizes new product development, robust test methodologies, and collaboration with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Engineering, Product Validation, NPI, or related technical environments.
Experience developing product verification and validation plans.
Strong experience designing or implementing automated test systems and test fixtures.
Proven experience supporting product development and production launch activities.
Strong understanding of Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead test engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through production launch.
Develop product verification and validation strategies to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and performance requirements.
Support EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot builds, and manufacturing launch activities.
Ensure test requirements are identified early in the product development process.
Drive Design for Testability (DFT) reviews with product development teams.
Define and develop production test strategies for new products.
Design, specify, and implement test fixtures, test equipment, and automated test solutions.
Develop test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Support functional, electrical, environmental, reliability, and system-level testing activities.
Drive implementation of automated testing solutions to improve coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities to identify product and test-related risks.
Develop robust fault detection and error-proofing strategies within production test processes.
Analyze test data and identify product, process, or design weaknesses.
Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future product and test designs.
Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Support transfer of test equipment and processes to manufacturing sites globally.
Define calibration, maintenance, and validation requirements for production test systems.
Ensure production test solutions are scalable and capable of supporting volume manufacturing.