Sr Test Engineer NPI

Description

Summary: The Senior Test Engineer – NPI designs, develops, and deploys production test solutions for new electronic products, ensuring quality and manufacturing readiness. Highlights: 1. Lead test development for new electronic products during NPI phases 2. Design and validate test fixtures, software, and automation solutions 3. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product quality and testability The **Senior Test Engineer – NPI** is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying production test solutions for new electronic products from prototype through mass production. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, test coverage, yield performance, and manufacturing readiness during new product launches. The ideal candidate has deep hands\-on experience with electronics testing, strong problem\-solving skills, and the ability to work cross\-functionally in a fast\-paced NPI environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead **test development activities** for new electronic products during NPI phases * Define and implement **production test strategies** (ICT, FCT, system\-level, functional, and boundary scan) * Design, validate, and release **test fixtures, test software, and automation solutions** * Support **prototype, pilot, and MP builds**, including on\-site test support and debugging * Collaborate closely with **Design, NPI, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain** teams * Drive **DFT reviews** with hardware and firmware teams to ensure testability * Develop and maintain **test documentation** including test plans, specifications, procedures, and reports * Analyze test data, yields, and coverage; identify root causes and implement corrective actions * Support **failure analysis** and debug hardware, firmware, and manufacturing issues * Manage test equipment selection, procurement, qualification, and maintenance * Support **test transfer** to production and/or contract manufacturers * Drive **continuous improvement** initiatives focused on yield, cost, and test efficiency * Mentor junior test engineers and technicians as needed * Ensure compliance with company quality systems and regulatory requirements Qualifications Required: * Bachelor’s degree in **Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field** * **6–8\+ years** of experience in electronics test engineering, with strong NPI exposure * Hands\-on experience with: + ICT, FCT, system\-level, and functional test methodologies + Automated test equipment (ATE) and test fixture design + Debug of PCBAs and complex electronic systems * Strong knowledge of: + Electronics hardware (analog, digital, power, mixed\-signal) + Manufacturing test flows and yield optimization * Experience working in **high\-mix / high\-volume** manufacturing environments * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem\-solving skills * Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives Preferred: * Experience with **LabVIEW, Python, C/C\+\+, or test scripting languages** * Exposure to **SMT/TH manufacturing processes** * Familiarity with **DFMEA/PFMEA, IPC standards**, and quality systems * Experience working with **EMS partners or global manufacturing sites** * Background in regulated industries (automotive, medical, industrial, aerospace) Key Competencies * New Product Introduction (NPI) * Test Strategy \& Architecture * Debug \& Failure Analysis * Cross\-Functional Collaboration * Automation \& Efficiency * Data Analysis \& Yield Improvement * Technical Mentorship