Sr Test Engineering Manager

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Senior Test Engineering Manager in Milpitas, CA to lead the global test engineering strategy and teams. You will drive validation methodologies, test plans, and automation initiatives for new and existing products, while coordinating with cross-functional groups to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, drive yield improvements, oversee testing hardware and software, and manage risks to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 9+ years of engineering experience including leadership of engineering teams.
• Experience developing and implementing test strategies, plans, and validation methodologies.
• Expertise with test equipment, instrumentation, and automated test systems.
• Strong root cause analysis and yield improvement experience.
• Ability to analyze complex test data and provide data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global test engineering strategies and validation methodologies.
• Manage and mentor Test Engineering teams and drive project execution.
• Drive test yield improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee design, deployment, calibration, and maintenance of test equipment and automated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Automation systems

Calibration

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr Tes Engineering Manager located in Milpitas, CA.

Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering, the Sr Tes Engineering Manager will provide esponsible for managing the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures, strategies, systems, components, and modifications. Acts as an advisor to test engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations and acts as a liaison to other engineering functions. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead the development and execution of global test engineering strategies, including validation methodologies, test plans, and test automation initiatives for new and existing products.
• Manage and mentor Test Engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence, resource planning, performance development, and successful project execution.
• Drive test yield improvement through root cause analysis, corrective actions, process optimization, and implementation of best testing practices.
• Oversee the design, deployment, calibration, and maintenance of test equipment, instrumentation, and automated test systems to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve complex product and system issues and support new product introductions (NPI).
• Identify, assess, and manage testing risks while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business and customer requirements.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 9+ years of engineering experience, including leadership of engineering organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing test strategies, procedures, and test plans for electronic products, systems, or software, including defining test conditions, sequences, and validation methodologies.
• Expertise with test equipment, instrumentation, and automated test systems, including development, installation, calibration, and maintenance of testing hardware and software solutions.
• Strong root cause analysis and yield improvement experience, with demonstrated success identifying test failures, troubleshooting product/system issues, and implementing corrective actions to improve quality and reliability.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data, generate technical reports and provide data-driven recommendations to engineering and operational teams.
• Experience leading test engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, including coordinating test execution, managing testing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.