Lead Test Engineer

Jabil; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of medium- to high‑complexity test solutions. You will partner with customers and cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable test systems on schedule and within budget while driving technical innovation and continuous improvement.

The role requires 8–10 years in test development, a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master's preferred), and strong programming in LabVIEW,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10 years of manufacturing test development experience.
• Expertise in manufacturing test strategy, DFT, and test development.
• Experience with PXI/LXI systems, custom hardware, fixtures, and instrumentation.
• Strong programming skills: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, C#, ANSI C/C++.
• Knowledge of OrCAD, AutoCAD, FabMaster, MS Office, and project tracking tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development projects from concept through deployment.
• Architect electrical, mechanical, software, and system-level test solutions.
• Develop test quotes, schedules, validation plans, and technical documentation.
• Design and support ICT, MDA, Boundary Scan/JTAG, functional, ESS/HASS, and system test solutions.
• Develop solutions using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, C#, ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic, and related tools.
• Support DFT analysis, hardware/software debug, validation, installation, and production support.
• Partner with project managers and customers to communicate status, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Mentor engineers and technicians while leading smaller technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies and engineering standards.

Skills

Manufacturing test strategy

DFT

Test development

LabVIEW

LabWindows/CVI

TestStand

C#

ANSI C/C++

OrCAD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Customer communication

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PXI/LXI systems

Automation fixtures

Test instrumentation

OrCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Lead the design, development, and deployment of manufacturing test solutions for medium- to high-complexity products. Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable test systems on schedule and within budget while driving technical innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead test development projects from concept through deployment.
• Architect electrical, mechanical, software, and system-level test solutions.
• Develop test quotes, schedules, validation plans, and technical documentation.
• Design and support ICT, MDA, Boundary Scan/JTAG, functional, ESS/HASS, and system test solutions.
• Develop solutions using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, C#, ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic, and related tools.
• Support DFT analysis, hardware/software debug, validation, installation, and production support.
• Partner with project managers and customers to communicate status, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Mentor engineers and technicians while leading smaller technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies and engineering standards.

HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing test development or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• Expertise in manufacturing test strategy, DFT, structural and functional test development.
• Experience with PXI/LXI systems, custom hardware, automation fixtures, and test instrumentation.
• Strong programming skills in LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, C#, ANSI C/C++, or similar.
• Knowledge of OrCAD, AutoCAD, FabMaster, Microsoft Office, and project tracking tools.
• Excellent customer communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical projects, mentor team members, and travel up to 50% domestically/internationally

Working conditions

• Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
• Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 50%
• Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

Physical requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending/Squatting/Stooping
• Reaching
• Balancing
• Twisting
• Crawling
• Hands in water
• Kneeling
• Data Entry/Typing
• Unusual hearing or vision demands: None specified
• ^Other physical demands or notes: Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

The pay range for this role is $100,100 - $180,200. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.