PCBA Test Engineer – ICT/FCT with ATE Expertise

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. is seeking a Test Engineer in Arlington, TX to develop and support testing processes for PCBAs in a manufacturing setting.

You will design test strategies, program automated test equipment, analyze data, and support troubleshooting to ensure products meet design specifications and quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 3–5 years of PCBA testing experience, with hands-on ICT/FCT/ATE expertise and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in PCBA testing within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with In-Circuit Testing (ICT), Functional Testing (FCT), and Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Experience operating or programming ATE platforms such as Keysight, Teradyne, or GenRad.
• Strong knowledge of PCB layout interpretation, schematic analysis, and electronic circuit theory.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis of PCBA failures.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, TestStand, or other automated test software platforms.
• Understanding of SMT and THT manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test strategies, plans, and procedures for PCBA testing to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Set up, program, and operate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for ICT and FCT of PCBAs.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve failures or malfunctions in PCBAs and recommend design improvements for manufacturability and reliability.
• Perform functional and performance testing of electronic circuits and components to ensure compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and jigs used for functional and in-circuit testing to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Create detailed test plans, test scripts, and reports documenting testing activities, defects, and results.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and design teams to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement automated test procedures using LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar software tools.
• Ensure PCBAs comply with industry standards such as IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, and applicable customer requirements.
• Analyze test data and provide feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams regarding product performance and quality metrics.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing test strategies and validating testing processes for new designs.

Skills

PCB testing

ATE operation

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

ICT equipment

FCT equipment

ATE platforms (Keysight/Teradyne/GenRad)

LabVIEW

TestStand

IPC-A-610

ISO 9001

Job description

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. is seeking a Test Engineer in Arlington, TX to develop and support testing processes for PCBAs in a manufacturing setting.

You will design test strategies, program automated test equipment, analyze data, and support troubleshooting to ensure products meet design specifications and quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 3–5 years of PCBA testing experience, with hands-on ICT/FCT/ATE expertise and