Sr Manager Test Engineering
Itron, Inc. · West Union, SC · 1 mo ago
Full-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global test engineering strategy aligned with product development, manufacturing, and operations roadmaps.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of test, automation, and manufacturing engineers, fostering an inclusive culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Ensure test readiness throughout all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI), including prototype, beta, pilot, and production ramp activities.
- Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and customer-focused test solutions that support successful product launches and ongoing manufacturing performance.
- Drive early engagement in Design for Test (DFT), manufacturability assessments, risk mitigation planning, and product validation activities to improve product quality and operational outcomes.
- Lead structured problem-solving efforts, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to resolve test-related issues during development and production.
- Establish and maintain global standards for test platforms, architectures, fixtures, automation frameworks, and engineering processes across internal manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on test coverage, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, capital efficiency, and overall test performance.
- Enable robust test data collection, traceability, analytics, and reporting capabilities that support informed decision-making and integration with factory systems.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to promote innovation and strengthen manufacturing competitiveness.
- Manage budgets, capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, equipment strategy, supplier relationships, and external engineering partnerships related to test systems and infrastructure.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical leadership to align test engineering priorities with business objectives.
- Support global manufacturing operations with an agile mindset while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Champion a culture of technical excellence, authenticity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing test engineering, including responsibility for complex products and manufacturing environments.
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing global, multi-site, or geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing global test engineering strategies and organizational roadmaps.
- Strong expertise in In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Test, System-Level Test, Reliability Test, and manufacturing test methodologies.
- Deep knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), fixture design, hardware/software integration, test automation, and manufacturing test architectures.
- Experience programming and developing automated test solutions using Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of hardware validation, RF testing principles, data acquisition, and test system performance optimization.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and working with Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience translating complex technical challenges into scalable solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage global teams and diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer-centricity, accountability, collaboration, agility, and innovation.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting connected devices, communication technologies, smart infrastructure, utility, energy, industrial, or IoT products.
- Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, statistical process control, reliability engineering, and failure analysis methodologies.
- Experience implementing digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, test analytics, or factory data integration solutions.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience leading global standardization initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing partners.
- Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and quality requirements applicable to utility, energy, and industrial technology products.
Benefits
Info This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!