Test Lead

Description

Directly lead a team of ~8 Test Engineers in designing, implementing, and validating manufacturing test solutions for electronic assemblies and systems.

Informal leader of Test Engineering Specification and Solutions teams in regional office.

Develop and maintain test strategies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements on both new and legacy products.

Oversee test validation activities, including correlation studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and failure mode investigations.

Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure test coverage aligns with product specifications and reliability goals.

Ensure DFX principles (specifically DFT) are communicated throughout the test design and specification process prior to production validation.

Manage the integration of automated test equipment (ATE) and in-circuit test (ICT) systems into production lines.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase test safety utilizing Prevention through Design (PTD) principles, reduce test cycle time, improve yield, and enhance fault detection capability.

Ensure calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance of all test equipment.

Monitor test data trends, generate reports, and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.

Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for test engineering projects.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Cultivate a high trust team environment by demonstrating self awareness, empathy, and constructive communication in daily interactions.

Recognize and respond effectively to team dynamics, adapting leadership style to support diverse personalities, workstyles, and stress levels—especially during high pressure testing cycles, deadlines, and defect driven escalations.

Model emotional regulation by staying composed during ambiguity, setbacks, and quality issues, enabling the team to remain solution focused and collaborative.

Proactively address conflict with transparency and fairness, guiding team members toward healthy, respectful resolutions.

Create psychological safety, ensuring team members feel comfortable raising risks, sharing concerns, and proposing new ideas without fear of blame.

Top Skills

• Labview
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing test methods (ICT, functional test, boundary scan, environmental stress screening)
• Proven expertise in test validation methodologies and statistical analysis tools
• Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, ISO, IRIS, ANSI, JEDEC) and regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or similar test automation platforms
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• LSS GB or BB Preferred, or acquire within the first 12 months of employment
• Hands-on experience with PCB assembly processes and troubleshooting

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field
• (MBA, Engineering Management or Technical Master’s Degree preferred)

Experience Level

• Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Batesburg, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00/yr.

Full benefits can be shared with screened candidates.

Health options, flexible spending, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Batesburg,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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