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Job Summary

The PCBA Test Engineer owns end-to-end manufacturing test readiness for complex hardware platforms, ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and high-quality PCBA test solutions from early design through high-volume production.

This role leads execution across ICT, Boundary Scan (BST), and production test, driving DFT enforcement, fixture development, test coverage, and production readiness. The engineer partners closely with hardware design teams, contract manufacturers (CMs), and test vendors to deliver robust test infrastructure aligned to aggressive program schedules and yield targets.

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test Ownership
   Own development and deployment of ICT and BST test solutions for pilot and production
   Define and integrate device programming requirements into manufacturing test
   Ensure complete PCBA-level test coverage, power-up validation, and defect screening

DFT & Design Engagement
   Drive DFT compliance from schematic through layout, ensuring testable designs
   Review test coverage (testprep) and design data to close testability gaps early
   Partner with design teams to resolve probe access, coverage, and programming constraints

Fixture & Vendor Management
   Lead ICT/BST fixture development, including quotes, scheduling, and build execution
   Manage fixture vendors and test houses to ensure on-time delivery to pilot and production
   Provide design data and technical support for fixture bring-up and debug

Production Readiness & Execution
   Ensure test readiness for pilot and manufacturing ramp, aligned to program milestones
   Drive cross-functional execution with CMs, vendors, and internal engineering teams
   Support test station setup, validation, and production deployment

Yield & Continuous Improvement
   Drive FPY improvement, defect reduction, and test optimization using production data
   Lead debug, failure analysis, and root cause resolution across manufacturing
   Optimize test time, coverage, and overall manufacturing efficiency

Lifecycle Support
   Own post-release test support, fixture improvements, and issue resolution
   Ensure long-term test stability, scalability, and cost optimization

Job Requirements

   Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
   10-12+ years relevant experience
   Strong foundation in hardware systems and PCB design principles
   Proven experience with ICT, BST, and manufacturing test development
   Experience driving DFT compliance and test coverage in PCBA designs
   Hands-on experience with fixture development and vendor coordination
   Strong debug, failure analysis, and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environments
   Experience working with contract manufacturers and external partners
   Ability to lead cross-functional execution with minimal direction
Preferred Qualifications
   Deep expertise in ICT fixture development and test coverage optimization
   Strong knowledge of boundary scan (JTAG) and scan-based testing
   Experience with test coverage analysis and DFT validation workflows
   Familiarity with fixture vendor processes and manufacturing test tools
   Experience integrating programming flows into ICT environments
   Understanding of high-speed design constraints and testability tradeoffs
   Experience supporting pilot builds, ramp, and manufacturing readiness milestones
   Exposure to yield improvement and test optimization initiatives
   Experience contributing to DFT standards or design guidelines
Core Competencies
   Manufacturing Test Ownership - Delivers test readiness aligned to program milestones
   DFT Expertise - Ensures scalable, testable hardware designs
   Cross-Functional Leadership - Aligns design, manufacturing, and vendors
   Technical Problem Solving - Drives root cause and resolution in production
   Execution Excellence - Delivers under aggressive schedules with high quality
   Data-Driven Improvement - Improves yield and efficiency through analytics
   Communication & Influence - Engages effectively across engineering and operations