Senior Test Engineer

DSJ Global; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead test strategy, develop and optimize test solutions for complex electronic products in regulated industries. This role offers collaboration with customers, engineering leadership, and manufacturing teams to support NPI and high-reliability production.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field, 6+ years of test engineering experience, and hands-on RF testing with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in test engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting PCB assemblies and electronic product testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead test strategy development and execution for assigned customer programs and electronic products.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including test planning, validation, and production readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and improve functional, in-circuit, and system-level test solutions.
• Troubleshoot electronic assemblies, test equipment, fixtures, and product failures to support production and improve efficiency.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer programs and collaborate with customers on testing requirements.
• Analyze test data, yields, and failure trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to test technicians and junior engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support RF-related testing activities for wireless communication and connectivity applications.

Skills

RF testing

Root cause analysis

NPI support

Customer interaction

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Leadership mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Company Summary:

A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support the development, implementation, and optimization of test solutions for complex electronic products serving highly regulated and mission-critical industries. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with customers, engineering leadership, and manufacturing teams while supporting innovative new product introductions and high-reliability production environments.

The organization has a strong reputation for operational excellence, long employee tenure, and sustained growth, offering significant opportunities for technical and leadership advancement.

The Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading test strategy development and execution for assigned customer programs and electronic products.
• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities, including test planning, validation, and production readiness.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving functional, in-circuit, and system-level test solutions.
• Troubleshooting electronic assemblies, test equipment, fixtures, and product failures to support production and improve efficiency.
• Serving as the primary technical point of contact for assigned customer programs and collaborating directly with customers on testing requirements.
• Analyzing test data, yields, and failure trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Providing technical direction and mentorship to test technicians and junior engineers.
• Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting RF-related testing activities for wireless communication and connectivity applications.

The Senior Test Engineer should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in test engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting PCB assemblies and electronic product testing.
• Hands-on experience with RF testing and RF test equipment, including tools such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, and power meters.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills related to electronic hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting NPI programs and transitioning products into production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, industrial electronics, medical electronics, or contract manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DOE methodologies is a plus.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Clear technical growth path toward Principal Engineer and Engineering Leadership positions
• Opportunity to support cutting-edge electronic products and customer programs
• Stable organization with strong employee tenure and continued business growth
• Collaborative engineering environment with direct customer interaction and technical ownership