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Job Description:

General Description:

Astemo is a leading manufacturer of vehicle engine management systems and transmission control systems with facilities around the globe employing approximately 90,000 employees and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while being a responsible corporate citizen. The Astemo facility in Kentucky manufactures automotive electronic control units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems.

Come join our growing organization and you'll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you're a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing.

In addition to the many technical challenges, you will also enjoy one of the best and affordable benefit packages in the industry.

Position Summary:

The Senior ICT Test Engineer serves as a key technical leader responsible for defining and executing test strategy, design, development, and continuous improvement efforts focused on In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems within the manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all electronic sub-assemblies meet stringent quality, reliability, and customer requirements through the deployment of robust ICT equipment, processes, and methodologies.

The Senior ICT Test Engineer will also play a critical part in mentoring junior engineers, driving cross-functional collaboration with design, NPI, and manufacturing teams, and providing advanced expertise in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and test optimization. This position is essential for maintaining high manufacturing yields, improving test coverage, and supporting ongoing product and process excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

Test Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, and validate automated In-Circuit test systems for electronic assemblies and finished products.
• Create test procedures, test fixtures, and software to support production requirements.
• Implement Design for Test (DFT) strategies in collaboration with product development teams.
• Ensure Test coverage requirements align with design specifications and customer expectations

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical leadership in solving complex test and product-related issues on the production floor.
• Analyze test data, identify failure trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure test equipment uptime and compliance with calibration and maintenance schedules.

Continuous Improvement

• Responsible for the First Pass Yield metric for ICT machines.
• Lead initiatives to optimize test efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve test coverage.
• Drive automation, standardization, and digitalization of test processes.
• Evaluate and implement new test technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.

Leadership & Mentoring:

• Act as a technical mentor to junior test engineers and technicians.
• Provide guidance on troubleshooting methodologies, best practices, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in ICT test engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ICT platforms such as Keysight 3070, Teradyne TestStation, or equivalent systems.
• Experience 6+ years in electronic testing within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates participative management in problem solving.
• Ability to analyze test data and drive root-cause/failure analysis.
• Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming languages: Python, .NET, C# LabVIEW.
• Experience in Electronic circuit design and circuit debugging.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience; Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-2221).
• Prior engineering experience in automotive / manufacturing environment. Strong computer skills. Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
• Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.