Senior PCBA Test Engineering Manager

Aspire Talent Solutions; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead the Test Engineering team in Newark, CA. You will oversee PCBA testing programs, including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe, ensuring robust coverage and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in test engineering, 3+ years in leadership, and a strong track record in process improvement, test fixture design, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality and yields.

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, 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, implementation, validation, and maintenance of PCBA testing solutions, including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe Test.
• 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.
• Drive improvements in first-pass yield, test coverage, test cycle time, false failure rates, and retest rates.
• Analyze test data and manufacturing trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure test processes align with customer specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Standardize test engineering documentation, validation procedures, and troubleshooting practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve technical issues and align test requirements with product specifications.
• Coordinate test engineering priorities with production schedules, NPI milestones, and customer deliverables.
• Communicate technical risks, project progress, and improvement initiatives to management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

PCBA testing

Functional testing

In-Circuit testing (ICT)

Flying probe testing

Test program development

Test fixture design

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Manufacturing process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB test equipment

ICT platforms

Flying Probe systems

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead the Test Engineering team in Newark, CA. You will oversee PCBA testing programs, including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe, ensuring robust coverage and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in test engineering, 3+ years in leadership, and a strong track record in process improvement, test fixture design, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality and yields.