Test Engineering Manager pcba ems

Management Performance Associates; Newark (CA); In loco; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Descrizione del lavoro

Management Performance Associates is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead its Test Engineering team in Newark, CA. You will guide PCBA testing across Functional, ICT, and Flying Probe tests, while shaping test strategies and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

You will collaborate with NPI, Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program Management to drive test improvements, troubleshoot failures, and elevate yield and reliability across high-volume production.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably within EMS, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in PCBA Functional Testing, ICT, and Flying Probe Testing.
• Experience overseeing test program development, test fixture design, test validation, and test process implementation.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCBA design, component-level troubleshooting, and manufacturing test methodologies.
• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, yield improvement, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects, develop engineering talent, and manage priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Test Engineers with clear priorities and timelines.
• Define test engineering strategies, standards, and best practices across programs.
• Manage resources and project deliverables to support production and customer commitments.
• Oversee PCBA testing solutions including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe.
• Develop and optimize test programs, fixtures, and methodologies for adequate coverage.
• Ensure test solutions meet product requirements and quality expectations.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve yield and reliability.
• Collaborate with NPI, Manufacturing, Quality, Design, and Program Management.

Conoscenze

Test leadership

PCBA testing

ICT testing

Flying Probe

Root cause analysis

NPI collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Formazione

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

MS degree (preferred)

Strumenti

PCB test fixtures

ICT equipment

Test programming tools

Data acquisition tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Test Engineering Manager
Department: Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE)
Location: Newark, CA

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead its Test Engineering team in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role will oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) test processes, with a focus on Functional Testing, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and Flying Probe Testing.

The Test Engineering Manager will provide technical leadership, manage engineering resources, establish test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test coverage, manufacturing readiness, and consistent product quality. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in PCBA testing, proven engineering team management experience, and a track record of improving test efficiency and manufacturing yields.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Test Engineers, establishing technical priorities, project timelines, and performance expectations.

• Define test engineering strategies, standards, and best practices across manufacturing programs.

• Manage engineering resources and project deliverables to support production requirements and customer commitments.

2. PCBA Test Strategy and Development

• Oversee the development, implementation, validation, and maintenance of PCBA testing solutions, including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe Test.

• Guide the development and optimization of test programs, test fixtures, test procedures, and test methodologies.

• Ensure test solutions provide adequate coverage of product requirements and manufacturing quality expectations.

• Evaluate test equipment, platforms, and technologies to improve test capability and production performance.

3. New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Support

• Partner with NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program Management to establish test requirements and ensure production readiness.

• Oversee test strategy development during new product introduction, engineering builds, and production ramp-up.

• Lead engineering-level troubleshooting of complex test failures, yield issues, and recurring manufacturing defects.

• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve test reliability and manufacturing performance.

4. Continuous Improvement and Quality

• Drive improvements in first-pass yield, test coverage, test cycle time, false failure rates, and retest rates.

• Analyze test data and manufacturing trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Ensure test processes align with customer specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.

• Standardize test engineering documentation, validation procedures, and troubleshooting practices.

5. Cross-Functional and Customer Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve technical issues and align test requirements with product specifications.

• Coordinate test engineering priorities with production schedules, NPI milestones, and customer deliverables.

• Communicate technical risks, project progress, and improvement initiatives to management and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 8+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably within an EMS, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.

• Strong expertise in PCBA Functional Testing, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and Flying Probe Testing.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing test program development, test fixture design, test validation, and test process implementation.

• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCBA design, component-level troubleshooting, and manufacturing test methodologies.

• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, yield improvement, and high-volume manufacturing.

• Proven ability to lead technical projects, develop engineering talent, and manage competing priorities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.