Test Engineering Manager HW PCBA - Hot

CareerNerds; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead test development and production test teams. You will own automated test strategies for complex PCBA and electromechanical systems, bridging design requirements with factory execution to ensure reliability and quality throughput.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience with ICT, Flying Probe, and Functional Testing, and a track record implementing DFT/DFM principles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural development of standardized, reusable test equipment and automated test environments (ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Testing).
• Oversee design and implementation of diagnostic programs and test automation using LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, and .NET.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production Operations, and Quality to drive DFT/DFM throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor and grow electrical engineers, test developers, and technicians; manage budgets and timelines.
• Analyze PCBA failure trends and optimize test cycles to minimize defects and cycle times.

Skills

Team leadership

DFT/DFM awareness

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / 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.