Test Engineering Manager HW PCBA - Hot

The Recruiting Hive; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Test Engineering Manager to lead the test development and production test teams for a premier Electronics Manufacturing Services provider. You will own the design, implementation, and optimization of automated, cost-effective test strategies for complex PCBA and electromechanical systems.

You will bridge design requirements with factory floor execution, ensuring reliability and quality throughput while collaborating with Design Engineering, Production Operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years in PCBA EMS manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in supervisory/management role.
• Experience with SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development and production test teams.
• Architect standardized test equipment, fixtures and automated environments.
• Oversee diagnostic programs and test automation (LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, .NET).
• Champion Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) early in product lifecycle.
• Improve factory test cycles to minimize cycle times and defects.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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.