Test Engineering Manager pcba ems

Test Engineering ManagerDepartment: Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE)Location: Newark, CAPosition SummaryOur 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 Responsibilities1. Test Engineering LeadershipLead, 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 DevelopmentOversee 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 SupportPartner 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 QualityDrive 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 CollaborationCollaborate 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.QualificationsBachelor'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.