Test Engineering Manager HW PCBA - Hot

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

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and volunteer time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Test Engineering Manager to lead test development and production test engineering for PCBA and electromechanical systems. You will design automated, cost-effective test strategies that bridge design requirements with factory execution to ensure reliability and quality.

You will mentor a team of engineers and technicians, develop standardized test equipment and fixtures, and collaborate across departments to drive Design-for-Test and Design-for-Manufacturing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the test development and production test engineering teams.
• Architect standardized, reusable test equipment and automated test environments (ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Testing).
• Oversee diagnostic programs and automation using LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, and .NET.
• Collaborate with Design, Production Operations, and Quality teams to implement DFT and DFM early in product life cycles.
• Analyze PCBA failures, debug root-causes, and optimize test cycles to reduce cycle times.

Skills

Team leadership

Test strategy design

DFT/DFM principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Electronics testing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

C#

.NET

Job description

Test Engineering Manager with EMS contract Electronic Manufacturing Services and SMT PCBA experience.

Test Engineering Manager – PCBA & Electronics Manufacturing

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.