PCBA Structural Test Engineer – NPI & ICT Specialist

Insight Global; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in North Reading, MA is seeking a Process Engineer for PCBA structural test development, partnering with Hardware and Software teams to design test solutions and ensure product reliability.

Responsibilities include developing ICT and flying probe test strategies, driving fixture development with contract manufacturers, and advancing quality gate processes through data analysis and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electronics preferred).
• 5+ years in printed circuit board assembly testing.
• Proficiency with In-Circuit Test development on platforms such as Test Station or equivalent.
• Experience with ICT Fixture development and fabrication process.
• Proficient in measurement techniques and process controls for yield analysis, CP/CPK; statistical methods a plus.
• Experience with PCB layout/design review software (Cadence Allegro, Valor); EMS/CM collaboration desirable.
• Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python, etc.), Visual Basic / C# .NET is a plus.
• Able to travel ~10%; periodic calls with Asia teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with Hardware Development groups to develop structural test strategies for PCBs at quality gates, including flying probe and ICT platforms.
• Collaborate with SW/HW/Pilot Lines/Operations in overall PCB, higher level assembly and system test planning and execution.
• Influence PCB component selection, schematic and layout processes to meet quality objectives.
• Drive contract manufacturing for Flying Probe and ICT development including fixture and program quotes, schedules, validation and release to production.
• Innovate methods to improve quality gate processes, efficiencies and best practices.

Skills

PCB testing

ICT development

Cadence Allegro

CP/CPK analysis

Python

C#.NET

Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Test Station

ICT Fixtures

Valor

Job description

Insight Global in North Reading, MA is seeking a Process Engineer for PCBA structural test development, partnering with Hardware and Software teams to design test solutions and ensure product reliability.

Responsibilities include developing ICT and flying probe test strategies, driving fixture development with contract manufacturers, and advancing quality gate processes through data analysis and continuous improvement.