Test Engineer-(ICT, Functional, and RF testing)

Celestica; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing in Plano, TX to manage and enhance automatic test equipment and programs used for product testing and design verification. You will oversee board-level diagnostics (ICT, FCT, RF) and burn-in/EOL processes to ensure reliability before shipment.

The role includes defining test processes, leading optimization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve yield and test performance.

Qualifications

• Board-Level Testing: ICT, FCT, RF testing, Hi-Pot.
• Assembly-Level Testing: System integration testing and final product validation, Burn-in testing, End-of-Line (EOL).

Responsibilities

• Define, specify, qualify, install, support and optimize test processes and equipment for manufacturing.
• Lead test process optimization to improve cycle time and yield.
• Debug test processes and equipment using DOE, tools and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process and Equipment engineers to resolve yield and performance issues.
• Develop roadmaps to improve test coverage, diagnosability and OEE.
• Analyze yield reports and logs to identify sources of yield loss.
• Support integration of test equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems.

Skills

Board-Level Testing

Assembly-Level Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Req ID: 141653

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing accepts, transfers, installs, improves and maintains automatic test equipment and test programs that are used for product testing and design verification. They also may support the test development of the test equipment and processes to ensure robust and high quality test solutions and final products are realized.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive test processes for electronic components and fully assembled products. Core duties include executing board-level diagnostics (ICT, Functional, and RF testing) and managing assembly-level validation, including burn-in processes and end-of-line (EOL) testing, to ensure maximum product reliability and quality compliance prior to shipment.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Unassisted, define, specify, qualify, install, support and optimize test process and test equipment solutions for manufacturing.

• Lead test process optimization, with a focus on productivity improvements to cycle time and yield for a broad set of test equipment within an Operations value stream.

• Debug of test process and equipment solutions using design of experiments, tools, and failure analysis methodologies

• Collaborate with Quality, Process and Equipment engineers to detect and solve product and test yield and performance issues

• Develop improvement roadmaps for test coverage, diagnosability, reparability, test time reductions and OEE

• Analyzing and interpreting data and information from yield reports and equipment logs and product diagnostics to determine sources of yield loss

• Provide solution support to Process Engineers to improve detection of known defect types as part of a Process Control plan

• Support development of test equipment integration into Manufacturing Execution Systems including yield, tester log and product parametric information.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Key Competencies:

• Board-Level Testing: In-Circuit Testing (ICT), Functional Testing (FCT), and Radio Frequency (RF) testing, Hi-Pot.

• Assembly-Level Testing: System integration testing and final product validation, Burn-in testing for early failure detection and End-of-Line (EOL) testing.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 1 to 3 years.

Typical Education

• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.