Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Systems

Zt Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Structured training programs

Matching gifts

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead strategy, development, and execution of test systems for hyperscale hardware from modules to server racks. This role demands deep expertise across hardware, firmware, and software, driving innovation, reliability, and efficiency in high-volume production.

You will manage a global team, define best-in-class test practices, and partner with customers like AMD to shape test requirements and plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing test engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience in hyperscale datacenter, server OEM/ODM, or cloud infra company.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing operations and CM/JDM/ODM partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20-40 engineers and technicians; develop and execute test strategies for modules, servers, racks, and clusters.
• Define and implement Best-in-Class manufacturing test practices and roadmaps.
• Mentor a global team and drive continuous improvement via data analytics and RCA.
• Collaborate with Customers/Partners (AMD) for test requirements and product test plans.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

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.

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

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

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 (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) 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.