Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Systems

ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

ZT Systems in Secaucus, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the development and execution of test systems for hyperscale hardware products. This position offers strategic leadership for a team of engineers and is critical in driving innovation and efficiency within high-volume manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing test engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including competitive salary and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, with 5+ in leadership.
• Experience in a hyperscale datacenter, server OEM/ODM, or cloud infrastructure company.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team developing and executing test strategies for all levels of hyperscale product assembly.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with customers to develop test requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Innovation

Manufacturing Test Engineering

Program Management

Education

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

Tools

Test Development Tools

Data Analytics Software

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 – 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.
• Innovate & culture – 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 implementation of strategies for manual, automated, and system‑level testing of products from NPI 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 system integration.
• Lead 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

• 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.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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:

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
• Be a refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157.
• Be an asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158.
• Be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Security & U.S. Department of Commerce.

All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.