Test Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain test environments for PCBA and electronic products in San Jose, CA.

You will support ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, and X-Ray programs, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve yield, test coverage, and cycle times. The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical/electronics/computer engineering and 2+ years in test engineering or electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in test engineering or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes, SMT, test methodologies.
• Hands-on with ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, and X-Ray inspection.
• Understanding of PCBA components, schematics, test specs, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting NPI and production environments preferred.
• Knowledge of test fixture development and capacity planning.
• Ability to analyze test data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication across cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain test environments, plans, processes, and procedures for PCBA and electronic products.
• Support test programs for manufacturing test equipment, including ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, X-Ray, and related systems.
• Assist NPI activities including product validation and test readiness.
• Analyze production test data, failures, equipment downtime, and repair trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot electronic PCBs, assemblies, fixtures, and test equipment; provide technical recommendations to improve product quality and test performance.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations and promptly respond to production line and test equipment issues.
• Develop and optimize test capacity and equipment utilization to support production requirements and manufacturing targets.
• Review existing test equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure against current and future production requirements; recommend necessary improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI teams to improve first-pass yield, test coverage, cycle time, test efficiency, and overall product quality.
• Coordinate with Procurement and external vendors for test equipment, fixtures, tools, spare parts, and other resources required for test setup and production support.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs for test equipment.
• Train technicians and operators on test equipment operation, test procedures, troubleshooting practices, and proper handling of test systems.
• Participate in PFMEA, NPI readiness reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support engineering change implementation; ensure test processes and documentation remain aligned with product and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, procedures, reports, and engineering records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing and customer-related test issues in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test engineering

Electronics manufacturing

PCBA manufacturing

Test methodologies

ICT

Flying Probe

X-Ray inspection

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

ICT equipment

X-Ray inspection equipment

Job description

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We are seeking a Test Engineerto develop, implement, and maintain test environments, plans, processes, and procedures for PCBA and electronic products. The role involves supporting test programs for manufacturing test equipment, including ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, X-Ray, and related systems. The position requires working closely with various teams to enhance product quality and test performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain test environments, plans, processes, and procedures for PCBA and electronic products.
• Support test programs for manufacturing test equipment, including ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, X-Ray, and related systems.
• Support test engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), including product validation, test readiness, process development, and preparation of technical reports and recommendations.
• Analyze production test data, failures, equipment downtime, and repair trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot electronic PCBs, assemblies, fixtures, and test equipment; provide technical recommendations to improve product quality and test performance.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations and promptly respond to production line and test equipment issues.
• Develop and optimize test capacity and equipment utilization to support production requirements and manufacturing targets.
• Review existing test equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure against current and future production requirements; recommend necessary improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI teams to improve first-pass yield, test coverage, cycle time, test efficiency, and overall product quality.
• Coordinate with Procurement and external vendors for test equipment, fixtures, tools, spare parts, and other resources required for test setup and production support.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs for test equipment.
• Train technicians and operators on test equipment operation, test procedures, troubleshooting practices, and proper handling of test systems.
• Participate in PFMEA, NPI readiness reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support engineering change implementation; ensure test processes and documentation remain aligned with product and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, procedures, reports, and engineering records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing and customer-related test issues in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in test engineering, electronics manufacturing, PCBA manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, SMT processes, test methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing test equipment and methodologies such as ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, and X-Ray inspection.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB assemblies, schematics, test specifications, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting NPI and production manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of test fixture development, test equipment maintenance, and manufacturing test capacity planning.
• Ability to analyze test and production data, identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and customer-facing teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated flexibility and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to supporting manufacturing operations.