Test Engineering Manager

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Newark, CA, USA
In-Office
130K-150K Annually
Senior level
Manufacturing
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The Role
Leads a Test Engineering team in an electronics manufacturing environment, overseeing PCBA Functional, In-Circuit, and Flying Probe testing. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, developing and validating test programs and fixtures, supporting NPI and production ramp-up, troubleshooting failures, improving yields and test efficiency, standardizing processes, and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, design, program management, and customers.
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Test Engineering Manager
Department: Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE)
Location: Newark, CA
Position Summary

Unigen is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead its Test Engineering team in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role will oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) test processes, with a focus on Functional Testing, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and Flying Probe Testing.

The Test Engineering Manager will provide technical leadership, manage engineering resources, establish test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test coverage, manufacturing readiness, and consistent product quality. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in PCBA testing, proven engineering team management experience, and a track record of improving test efficiency and manufacturing yields.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Engineering Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Test Engineers, establishing technical priorities, project timelines, and performance expectations.

  • Define test engineering strategies, standards, and best practices across manufacturing programs.

  • Manage engineering resources and project deliverables to support production requirements and customer commitments.

2. PCBA Test Strategy and Development

  • Oversee the development, implementation, validation, and maintenance of PCBA testing solutions, including Functional Test, ICT, and Flying Probe Test.

  • Guide the development and optimization of test programs, test fixtures, test procedures, and test methodologies.

  • Ensure test solutions provide adequate coverage of product requirements and manufacturing quality expectations.

  • Evaluate test equipment, platforms, and technologies to improve test capability and production performance.

3. New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Support

  • Partner with NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program Management to establish test requirements and ensure production readiness.

  • Oversee test strategy development during new product introduction, engineering builds, and production ramp-up.

  • Lead engineering-level troubleshooting of complex test failures, yield issues, and recurring manufacturing defects.

  • Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve test reliability and manufacturing performance.

4. Continuous Improvement and Quality

  • Drive improvements in first-pass yield, test coverage, test cycle time, false failure rates, and retest rates.

  • Analyze test data and manufacturing trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.

  • Ensure test processes align with customer specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.

  • Standardize test engineering documentation, validation procedures, and troubleshooting practices.

5. Cross-Functional and Customer Collaboration

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve technical issues and align test requirements with product specifications.

  • Coordinate test engineering priorities with production schedules, NPI milestones, and customer deliverables.

  • Communicate technical risks, project progress, and improvement initiatives to management and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • 8+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably within an EMS, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing environment.

  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.

  • Strong expertise in PCBA Functional Testing, In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and Flying Probe Testing.

  • Demonstrated experience overseeing test program development, test fixture design, test validation, and test process implementation.

  • Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCBA design, component-level troubleshooting, and manufacturing test methodologies.

  • Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, yield improvement, and high-volume manufacturing.

  • Proven ability to lead technical projects, develop engineering talent, and manage competing priorities.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in an EMS, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams
  • Strong expertise in PCBA Functional Testing, In-Circuit Testing, and Flying Probe Testing
  • Experience overseeing test program development, test fixture design, test validation, and test process implementation
  • Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCBA design, component-level troubleshooting, and manufacturing test methodologies
  • Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, yield improvement, and high-volume manufacturing
  • Ability to lead technical projects, develop engineering talent, and manage competing priorities
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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The Company
HQ: Newark, California
404 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

From EMS to OEM and everything in between, Unigen has been a trusted technology partner to customers worldwide for over 30 years. Unigen is an established global leader in the design and manufacture of OEM products including SSDs, DRAM modules, NVDIMMs, Enterprise IO and AI solutions. Unigen also offers a full array of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), including design, quick-turn prototyping, new product introduction, volume production, supply chain management, assembly & test, and aftermarket services. Headquartered in Newark, California, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (ISO-9001/14001/13485 and IATF 16949) in the heart of Silicon Valley as well as offshore in Vietnam and Malaysia. Unigen offers its products and services to customers worldwide targeting a broad range of end markets including automotive, computing and storage, embedded, medical, AI, robotics, clean energy, and IoT. Learn more about Unigen’s products and services at Unigen.com.

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