Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ZT Group Int’l. in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager for Test Engineering to lead cross-functional efforts across the product lifecycle. You will work with customers, partners, and internal teams to solve challenges and drive execution.

You will own test strategy, roadmap, and continuous improvements across test infrastructure, automation, and quality systems, ensuring scalable, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Staff+ level impact across large programs.
• Proven ability to define and execute engineering strategy.
• Track record in driving measurable outcomes (cost, yield, quality, scalability).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long-term test engineering and manufacturing test strategy.
• Own roadmap planning for test infrastructure, automation, and quality systems.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across design, quality, manufacturing, test, and supplier teams.
• Lead strategic engagements with customers, suppliers, and partners to define roadmaps.
• Act as liaison to resolve technical challenges and align priorities.
• Leverage data-driven insights to diagnose issues and implement improvements.
• Lead end-to-end test programs to improve yield, reliability, and quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Test engineering

Manufacturing test

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

About The Role

The Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering is responsible for leading the cross‑functional efforts to continuously improve manufacturing tests across the product lifecycle. This role requires close collaboration with customers, core technology partners, and internal teams to solve technical challenges and drive execution.

What You’ll Do

• Define and drive long‑term test engineering and manufacturing test strategy across multiple programs or product lines, aligning with company‑level objectives.
• Own roadmap planning for test infrastructure, automation, and quality systems, including capacity scaling and future technology adoption.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across design, quality, manufacturing, test, and supplier engineering to ensure scalable and production‑ready test solutions.
• Lead strategic engagements with key customers, suppliers, and partners to define joint technical roadmaps and resolve systemic challenges.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, customers, and external partners to resolve technical challenges and align priorities.
• Leverage data‑driven insights (e.g., root cause analysis, Time‑to‑Failure) to diagnose issues and implement sustainable improvements.
• Lead end‑to‑end test engineering programs, driving continuous improvement across test yield, test infrastructure reliability, test execution efficiency, and overall product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure test processes, changes, and issue resolutions are implemented with minimal disruption to production, maintaining stability and operational efficiency.
• Establish and enforce program structure, metrics, and accountability across teams; proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Guide teams through complex trade‑offs, risk management, and decision‑making as a technical thought partner and program leader.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing test processes, ensuring measurable outcomes and operational efficiency gains.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience, with demonstrated impact at Staff+ level across multiple large‑scale programs.
• Proven ability to define and execute engineering strategy at an organizational or multi‑product level.
• Track record of driving measurable business outcomes (cost, yield, quality, scalability).
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, hold teams accountable, and deliver results in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Proven experience managing complex engineering projects from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing test processes, test automation, and liquid cooling technology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).

Preferred Skills

• Experience defining test strategy for new product categories or emerging technologies.
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with global teams and customers.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma certification, or advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) in a relevant field.

Compensation & Financial Security

Typical base salary for this position is expected to be around $93,000 to $140,000, with final base salary determined on an individual basis based on experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary is one component of total rewards and may include performance‑based bonus eligibility, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Commerce & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.

• 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.