Test Engineering Manager HW PCBA - Hot

Ashton North LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

9/80 Work Schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO and volunteer time

Zusammenfassung

Ashton North LLC seeks a Test Engineering Manager to lead the test development and production test engineering teams responsible for automated, cost-effective test strategies for complex PCBA and electromechanical systems. You will bridge design requirements with factory execution to ensure product reliability and quality throughput.

The role emphasizes leadership, architecture of reusable test fixtures, and integration with Design-for-Test and Design-for-Manufacturing from early in the product

Qualifikationen

• 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 test platforms.
• Familiarity with IPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers, test developers, and technicians.
• Own architectural development of standardized test equipment and automated environments (ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Testing).
• Oversee diagnostic programs and test automation using LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, or .NET.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production Operations, and Quality to implement DFT and DFM principles.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing PCBA failures and optimizing test cycles.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Test Strategy

Software Diagnostics

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

C#/.NET

Jobbeschreibung

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.