Test Engineering Manager

Position: Test Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Test Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers and test technicians in day-to-day operations.
• Define goals, assign tasks, and evaluate performance of test engineering staff.
• Ensure training and skill development for new technologies and test methodologies.

Test Strategy & Development

• Develop comprehensive test strategies for PCBA and box-build assemblies.
• Design, validate, and deploy test fixtures, software, and systems (ICT, FCT, AOI, X-ray, boundary scan, etc.).
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure design-for-testability (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) compliance.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and customer-specific test setup and validation.

Process & Equipment Management

• Manage and maintain test equipment calibration and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure high equipment uptime and rapid troubleshooting of test-related issues.
• Implement automation and data collection systems for real-time yield and performance tracking.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze test yield data to identify systemic issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Optimize test processes to reduce test time, improve throughput, and lower cost of test.
• Lead test-related quality improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Customer and Supplier Interface

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer test engineering requirements.
• Support audits and technical discussions with OEM clients and vendors.
• Work closely with external suppliers for test fixture design, software development, and equipment sourcing.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure test procedures comply with relevant standards (IPC, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, etc., as applicable).
• Maintain detailed documentation including test plans, validation reports, calibration records, and change control logs.
• Support internal and external audits related to test processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelors degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Masters degree or certifications in test automation or quality systems (preferred).

Experience:

• 1215 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or test engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role within an EMS or OEM environment.

Technical Skills:

• In-circuit testing (ICT), functional circuit testing (FCT), AOI, and boundary scan systems.
• Familiarity with test automation platforms (NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or C#).
• Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing, debugging, and rework.
• Experience with data analysis and SPC tools for yield improvement.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards and quality management systems.