Test Engineering Manager HW PCBA - Hot

MDS Staffing; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Schedule

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Matching

PTO & Volunteer Time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Test Engineering Manager to lead our test development and production test engineering teams in an EMS setting. You will own the design and optimization of automated test strategies for complex PCBA and electromechanical systems, bridging design requirements with factory floor execution.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, develop reusable test fixtures, and collaborate with Design, Production, and Quality to advance DFT and DFM principles while driving throughput and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8+ years in a PCBA EMS/manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Robust knowledge of electronics manufacturing flows (SMT, through-hole, mixed-technology).
• Familiarity with IPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural development of standardized, reusable test equipment and automated test environments (ICT, Flying Probe, and Functional Testing).
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of automated, cost-effective test strategies for PCBA and electromechanical systems.
• Mentor, supervise, and expand a team of engineers, test developers, and technicians, managing budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production Operations, and Quality teams to champion Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM).
• Drive continuous improvement: analyze failure trends, debug root causes, and optimize factory test cycles.

Skills

Team leadership

Test strategy

LabVIEW

TestStand

C#

.NET

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

C#

.NET

Job description

Position Title

Test Engineering Manager

Position Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Our client is a premier, globally recognized Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Specializing in complex electronics, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and high-level box builds, they deliver end-to-end manufacturing solutions to highly regulated industries including defense, medical, energy, and advanced industrial automation.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineering Manager to lead our test development and production test engineering teams. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, implementation, and optimization of automated, cost-effective test strategies for complex PCBA and electromechanical systems. You will bridge the gap between design requirements and factory floor execution, ensuring the highest standards of product reliability and quality throughput.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Mentor, supervise, and expand a team of electrical engineers, test developers, and test technicians. Coordinate resource allocation, budgets, and engineering timelines.
• Test Strategy & Design: Lead the architectural development of standardized, reusable test equipment, custom test fixtures, and automated test environments (ICT, Flying Probe, and Functional Testing).
• Software & Diagnostics: Oversee the creation of diagnostic programs and test automation protocols utilizing frameworks such as LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, or .NET.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design Engineering, Production Operations, and Quality teams to champion Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles early in the product lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Perform PCBA failure trend analysis, debug root-cause failures, and optimize factory test cycles to minimize cycle times and prevent downstream defects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8+ years of engineering experience within a PCBA manufacturing/EMS environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Technical Skills: Robust knowledge of electronics manufacturing flows (SMT, through-hole, mixed-technology), test instrumentation, boundary-scan, and automated test platforms.
• Compliance: Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949).

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• 9/80 Work Schedule (Enjoy alternating Fridays off).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid volunteer time.