Test Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain test quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure manufacturing test processes consistently detect defects and verify product functionality.
• Review and approve test plans, test specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor test process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Test Process Validation

• Lead validation and qualification of manufacturing test equipment and automated test systems.
• Verify test coverage and ensure alignment with product quality requirements.
• Assess risks associated with test processes and implement appropriate controls.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze test yield, failure trends, escape rates, false failures, and defect data.
• Perform statistical analysis to improve test effectiveness and process capability.
• Lead initiatives to reduce test escapes, improve first-pass yield (FPY), and enhance test reliability.
• Develop dashboards and quality metrics to monitor test performance.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Investigate test failures and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis utilizing 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, and DOE techniques.
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support containment activities and disposition of nonconforming products.

Equipment & Test System Quality

• Ensure test equipment calibration and maintenance requirements are met.
• Evaluate new test technologies and improvements to existing test systems.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering teams to optimize test strategies and coverage.
• Support software and hardware changes affecting manufacturing test systems.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Maintain accurate quality records, validation documentation, and test reports.
• Support change control and risk management activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Design Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and production readiness reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on test quality requirements during product development and manufacturing transfer.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or product validation.
• Experience with automated test equipment, manufacturing test systems, or product validation processes.
• Experience in electronics, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• Test Method Validation
• Automated Test Equipment
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• PFMEA and Control Plans
• Reliability Testing and Failure Analysis
• Data Analysis using Excel, Minitab, JMP, SQL, or similar tools

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Test Escape Rate
• Test Coverage Effectiveness
• False Failure Rate
• Defect Detection Rate
• Customer Quality Incidents
• CAPA Closure and Effectiveness

Pay Range

$99K-$119K