System Integration Test Lead for a fast-paced consumer electronics team in Cupertino, CA

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OSI Engineering in Cupertino, CA seeks a System Integration Test Lead to own system-level test readiness for new product introductions, partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to transition products from development to production.

The role requires 3+ years in NPI, hardware validation, and strong HW/SW fundamentals, with a focus on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership. Relocation is possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE, CE, Systems, ME, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years in NPI, manufacturing test, hardware validation, system integration, or product engineering.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing builds and failure analysis/troubleshooting.
• Strong hardware fundamentals and understanding of HW/SW system interactions.
• Demonstrated technical ownership and ability to lead across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead test readiness across PCBA/SMT, system integration, final assembly, and manufacturing test.
• Plan and execute NPI build dry runs and identify risks before production.
• Troubleshoot and isolate HW, SW/firmware, mechanical, fixture, and manufacturing failures.
• Drive structured failure analysis, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and issues to closure.
• Coordinate engineering and manufacturing teams and communicate clear status, risks, and recommendations.
• Improve test processes, coverage, quality, yield, and manufacturing readiness.
• Support CM/OEM partners and ensure manufacturing test criteria are met.
• Apply system-level thinking to determine whether failures originate in the product, software, test equipment, or manufacturing process.

Skills

NPI & manufacturing test

HW/SW system interaction

Cross-functional leadership

Embedded systems basics

Education

BS/MS in EE/CE/Systems/ME/CS or related field

Tools

GRR

Cpk/Ppk

Job description

Join a fast-paced consumer electronics team in Cupertino, CA as a System Integration Test Lead. You will own system-level test readiness across NPI builds, partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring products from development into production.

Responsibilities:

• Lead test readiness across PCBA/SMT, system integration, final assembly, and manufacturing test.
• Plan and execute NPI build dry runs and identify risks before production.
• Troubleshoot and isolate HW, SW/firmware, mechanical, fixture, and manufacturing failures.
• Drive structured failure analysis, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and issues to closure.
• Coordinate engineering and manufacturing teams and communicate clear status, risks, and recommendations.
• Improve test processes, coverage, quality, yield, and manufacturing readiness.
• Support CM/OEM partners and ensure manufacturing test criteria are met.
• Apply system-level thinking to determine whether failures originate in the product, software, test equipment, or manufacturing process.

Required:

• BS/MS in EE, CE, Systems, ME, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years in NPI, manufacturing test, hardware validation, system integration, or product engineering.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing builds and failure analysis/troubleshooting.
• Strong hardware fundamentals and understanding of HW/SW system interactions.
• Demonstrated technical ownership and ability to lead across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems.

Preferred:

Consumer electronics, PCBA, embedded systems, CM/OEM, manufacturing test validation, or experience with GRR, Cpk/Ppk, yield, throughput, and line capacity.

Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate Range:

$70/hr - $100/hr (DOE)

*Relocation assistance can be offered based on individual needs and circumstances*