Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Systems

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role involves leading a team to create test systems for hyperscale hardware, focusing on innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in engineering, particularly in manufacturing test environments, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise across relevant domains. The company's values promote growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience in a hyperscale datacenter or server OEM/ODM.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers developing test strategies for hyperscale product assembly.
• Define and implement manufacturing test best practices.
• Collaborate with customers to develop Test Requirements and Product Test Plans.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing test engineering

Data analytics

Team management in NPI environment

Hyperscale System Architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of test systems for hyperscale hardware products across all stages of production — from individual modules to full server racks and clusters. This critical leadership role requires deep expertise across hardware, firmware, and software domains and the ability to drive innovation, reliability, and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Requisition ID: R-104974

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• This role requires managing engineers and technicians.
• Lead a team of 20-40 that develops and executes comprehensive test strategies for all levels of hyperscale product assembly: module, server, rack, and cluster.
• Define and implement Best-in-Class manufacturing test practices and create a clear roadmap to achieve them.
• Nurture outside the box thinking and create a risk-taking culture to enable the creation of leading edge test processes and utilities.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics, root cause analysis, and TTF (Time to Failure) insights.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to a global team of manufacturing test engineers.

Manufacturing Test Development

• Lead the Definition and implement strategies for manual, automated, and system-level testing of products from NPI (New Product Introduction) to mass production.
• Collaborate with Customers and Partners (AMD) to develop Test Requirements and Product Test Plans.
• Orchestrate the collaborative development of Manufacturing tests with resources within your team; with Global Test Engineering teams; with cross functional ZT teams; with Partners and Customers.

Data Management & Analytics

• Define data structures and ensure robust SFC (Shop Floor Control) system integration.
• Lead the design and implementation of factory dashboards and KPIs.
• Oversee parametric data collection and performance metrics analysis for yield, throughput, and reliability improvements.

What You Bring

This critical leadership role requires deep technical expertise across hardware, firmware, and software domains and the ability to drive innovation, reliability, and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a hyperscale datacenter, server OEM/ODM, or cloud infrastructure company.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing operations, including working with CM/JDM/ODM partners.

Technical Expertise

• Experience managing a team of Engineers in an NPI environment
• Knowledge of Hyperscale System Architecture, including:
  • Intel-based architecture
  • Hardware Management (BMC, SMC, etc.)
  • Storage, memory, GPU, networking
  • Liquid cooling systems
  • Factory Network Infrastructure design
• Understanding test development at multiple levels: board, module, server, rack, cluster.
• Background in diagnostics, fault isolation tools, and root cause methodologies.
• Experience with high-volume production test.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career‑defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a U.S. citizen or national, 2) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), 3) refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, 4) asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or 5) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.