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Title: PCBA & RF Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Tampa, FL/Onsite

Duration: Full Time

Job Description

Technical/Functional Skills

• Proven experience in architecting, building, and deploying scalable test systems and fixture solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing test flows including IQC, electrical validation, visual inspection, and end-of-line testing.

• Expertise in defining test strategies, coverage models, and validation frameworks for complex products.

• Advanced failure analysis (FA), triaging, and root cause analysis across electrical, RF, and system-level issues.

• Experience with NPI cycles, including test readiness, commissioning, and ramp-to-production optimization.

• Strong understanding of manufacturability, calibration processes, and Gauge R&R for production reliability.

• Expertise in yield analysis, marginal pass/fail criteria definition, and test limit optimization.

• Exposures to test automation and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent frameworks).

• Experience integrating hardware test systems with existing software frameworks.

• System engineering mindset with deep exposure to fixture design (mechanical + electrical integration).

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, and RF chambers.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and drive end-to-end test engineering Activities at vendor sites and the ensure the quality of the delivery from vendor engineering / technical team

• Own test fixtures lifecycle: vendor coordination, validation, deployment, and factory performance monitoring.

• Ensure all test systems and fixtures are built, validated, and functioning reliably in production.

• Define and enforce test strategy, methodologies, and paradigms across programs.

• Act as first line of defense for issue triaging, failure debugging, and first-pass failure analysis (FA).

• Conduct and lead cross-functional XF meetings with engineering teams for technical issue resolution.

• Ensure compliance with EE aspects such as power supply validation, signal integrity, and IQC processes.

• Drive manufacturability improvements, calibration readiness, and test process maturity.

• Plan and execute test coverage, test preparation, and commissioning for NPI programs.

• Analyze marginal pass/fail trends and optimize test limits to improve yield and reduce escapes.

• Act as a technical mediator between design, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to reduce engineering cycle time.

• Serve as SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for test-related issues and ensure timely resolution.

• Support Design of Experiments (DoE) to identify root causes and optimize test processes.

• Ensure continuous improvement in test efficiency, robustness, and scalability.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong stakeholder management across vendors, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering groups.

• Program leadership with ability to drive timelines, deliverables, and accountability.

• Effective communication and coordination skills in cross-functional (XF) environments.

• Problem-solving mindset with data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to act as mediator and reduce engineering turnaround time.

• Ownership mindset with attention to detail and quality.

• Exposure for test automation, ATE (nice to have)

Must Have

• RF Test Engineer / RF Validation / RF Calibration

• Test Fixtures / Test Systems / Manufacturing Test

• Failure Analysis (FA) / Debugging / Triaging

• Gauge R&R / Calibration / Yield Optimization

• Python / LabVIEW / Test Automation

• Electrical Testing / Power Validation

• Marginal Pass Fail / Test Limits

• Cross-functional / Vendor Management / Fixture Ownership

Success Criteria/Definition of Done

• Test systems and fixtures are deployed on time with high reliability.

• First-pass yield and overall yield meet or exceed program targets through effective test strategy and limit optimization.

• Reduction in failure triage time and faster root cause identification, improving engineering turnaround time.

• Zero or minimal production escapes due to robust test coverage and validation methodologies.

• Smooth NPI transitions with no delays attributed to test readiness or commissioning gaps.

• Calibration and manufacturability processes are standardized and consistently followed across programs.

• Effective cross-functional alignment leading to quicker issue resolution and reduced escalations.

• Continuous improvements in test time, cost efficiency, and process maturity.

• Strong ownership demonstrated as SPOC, with clear visibility and accountability for all test-related deliverables.