Test Operation Program Manager

About Us

ZT Systems is an established multibillion-dollar technology company with 31 years in business and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. We engineer hyperscale compute and storage solutions tailored to the unique workloads and business needs of global datacenter customers. With a proven ability to deliver these solutions, ZT Systems is positioned as the design, manufacturing, and logistics partner of choice for hyperscale compute and storage customers.

At ZT Systems, we put people first, fostering an ownership mentality from day one. Our team is passionate about teamwork, and the consistent high quality of our solutions differentiates us in the minds of our customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment and standardization of manufacturing test and repair processes across production sites, ensuring consistency in test execution, data collection, and operational metrics.
• Partner with Test Engineers to identify opportunities for improving product test coverage, test efficiency, yield performance, and overall manufacturing quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing test escapes, optimizing cycle time, improving throughput, and enhancing repair effectiveness.
• Perform technical assessments of manufacturing test processes, equipment utilization, and production challenges, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze production test and repair data to identify trends, recurring failure modes, process gaps, and opportunities to improve product reliability and operational performance.
• Drive development and enhancement of test operations tools, dashboards, reporting systems, and KPI tracking mechanisms to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement new test technologies, automation capabilities, and best practices.
• Facilitate communication between Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to ensure timely resolution of production test issues.
• Provide regular status updates, technical assessments, risk evaluations, and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring manufacturing test readiness, operational scalability, and alignment with established test methodologies.

Requirements

You bring one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, test engineering, quality engineering, production operations, or program coordination; or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline and 1+ years of relevant experience; or
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, test engineering, quality engineering, production operations, or technical program support in lieu of a degree.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze manufacturing and test performance data.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data reporting tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with global teams and suppliers.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Pay

The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $52,500 and $70,000 annually. The final base salary will be determined based on individual experience, skills, knowledge, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

ZT Systems offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and professional development:

• Compensation & Financial Security
  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
  • Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Time Away & Work-Life Balance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
  • Parental leave and family care support programs
• Growth & Purpose
  • Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
  • Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

Full benefits and eligibility vary by work location.