Senior Test Engineer

About the role

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting test solutions for electronic assemblies and products in a contract manufacturing environment. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), production testing, troubleshooting, yield improvement, and continuous process improvement to ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain functional, in-circuit, and system-level test solutions for electronic products.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including test strategy development, fixture design, and process validation.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, software, fixtures, and product failures to minimize production downtime.
• Analyze test yields and failure data, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and customers to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable quality standards.
• Mentor test technicians and junior engineers and provide technical leadership on improvement projects.
• Maintain necessary records
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: BSEE, BSIE, BSQET is required
• 6 plus years’ experience in test engineering
• Ability to use multiple simulation and design packages
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and RF circuits, PCB assemblies, and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, and power meters
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, physics, and chemistry principles
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing test processes
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Proficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Demanded analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities
• Ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business
• Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience within the electronics or PCB field
• Prior experience with ISO or AS environments
• Understanding of DOE, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing desired