Senior PCBA Test Engineering Leader

Food Management Search, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Newark, CA is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead its Test Engineering team in an electronics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on PCBA testing strategies, implementing Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe solutions to ensure robust coverage and high yields.

You will guide test program development, fixture design, and validation, while collaborating with cross-functional groups to drive production readiness and quality improvements across NPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably within an EMS, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in PCBA Functional Testing, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and Flying Probe Testing.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing test program development, test fixture design, test validation, and test process implementation.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCBA design, component-level troubleshooting, and manufacturing test methodologies.
• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, yield improvement, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects, develop engineering talent, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Test Engineers, establishing technical priorities, project timelines, and performance expectations.
• Define test engineering strategies, standards, and best practices across manufacturing programs.
• Manage engineering resources and project deliverables to support production requirements and customer commitments.
• Oversee the development, validation, and maintenance of PCBA testing solutions including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe.
• Guide the development and optimization of test programs, test fixtures, test procedures, and test methodologies.
• Ensure test solutions provide adequate coverage of product requirements and manufacturing quality expectations.
• Evaluate test equipment, platforms, and technologies to improve test capability and production performance.
• Partner with NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program Management to establish test requirements and ensure production readiness.
• Oversee test strategy development during new product introduction, engineering builds, and production ramp-up.
• Lead engineering-level troubleshooting of complex test failures, yield issues, and recurring manufacturing defects.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve test reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve technical issues and align test requirements with product specifications.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

8+ years of experience in test engineering

3+ years of engineering team leadership

Experience with PCBA testing (Functional, ICT, Flying Probe)

Experience with NPI and high-volume manufacturing

Strong understanding of PCBA design and test methodologies

Job description

Unknown company in Newark, CA is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead its Test Engineering team in an electronics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on PCBA testing strategies, implementing Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe solutions to ensure robust coverage and high yields.

You will guide test program development, fixture design, and validation, while collaborating with cross-functional groups to drive production readiness and quality improvements across NPI