Test Engineering (Manager / Senior Level)

Purpose Statement:  Responsible for providing overall leadership and technical direction on test and inspection equipment and supporting test processes.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement the overall test strategy for PCBA and HLA, aligning with company goals, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21).
• Develop and drive major improvement programs in the areas of quality, output, yield, and cost reduction.
• Interfaces with customers and strategic Customer Teams to ensure customer needs are understood and met including customer transitions both into and out of the site.
• Manage process and test performance and drive improvement throughout the facility.
• Support the development of test and inspection strategies, failure analysis, and customer requested DFT analysis.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
• Specify, procure, design, develop, and validate test fixtures, automated test equipment (ATE), and software for functional testing, and other relevant test methodologies for both PCBA and HLA.
• Execute and document test method validations (TMV) to ensure the reliability and repeatability of all testing processes, especially for critical medical device parameters.
• Perform thorough verification and validation activities on new and revised test systems and procedures before deployment into production.
• Lead or support the troubleshooting and diagnosis of complex failures at PCBA and HLA levels.
• Conduct systematic root cause analysis of test failures, collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., NPI, Quality, Manufacturing) to implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve test yields and product quality.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related filed.
• Seven (7) years of related experience is required; Ten (10) or more years of related experience is preferred.
• Have experience in the medical devise manufacturing process is preferred.
• Familiarity with quality systems, such as ISO 13485, and other relevant standards.

Other Qualifications:  

• N/A

Physical Requirements:  

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.