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, validate, and release test fixtures, software, and automation solutions 3. Collaborate with Design, NPI, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams 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