Test Engineer
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer to lead and manage manufacturing test programs for complex PCB assemblies and high-density electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in system-level testing, RF measurements, signal integrity, failure analysis, and manufacturing test operations. This role requires ownership of end-to-end test execution, troubleshooting, quality enforcement, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and contract manufacturers (CMs). Candidates should be comfortable working hands-on with hardware, fixtures, automated test systems, and manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities Test Program Ownership
-
Own and manage the end-to-end manufacturing test program for complex PCB assemblies and system-level products.
-
Serve as the single point of accountability ("Captain") for:
-
Test execution
-
Stability
-
Yield performance
-
Test readiness
-
Support manufacturing ramp activities and ongoing production test optimization.
-
Ensure test coverage, repeatability, and production reliability.
Hardware Testing & Validation
-
Perform testing on:
-
Complex PCB assemblies
-
High-density boards
-
System-level hardware platforms
-
Analyze electrical and digital circuit behavior during manufacturing and validation testing.
-
Perform RF measurements and evaluate signal integrity characteristics.
Test Systems & Automation
-
Work hands-on with:
-
Manufacturing test fixtures
-
Automated test setups
-
Production test stations
-
Analyze logs and debug scripts written in:
-
Python
-
Similar scripting languages
-
Support automation improvements and test infrastructure enhancements.
Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis
-
Perform initial troubleshooting and basic failure analysis (FA) for manufacturing test failures.
-
Analyze test logs and output data to identify root causes of:
-
Electrical failures
-
RF issues
-
Functional failures
-
Differentiate between:
-
Product issues
-
Fixture problems
-
Software/test script failures
-
Manufacturing process issues
-
Escalate critical issues with supporting analysis and data.
Quality Control & Test Policy Enforcement
-
Enforce manufacturing test policies, release criteria, and compliance standards.
-
Monitor and analyze key manufacturing metrics including:
-
Yield
-
Retest rates
-
Failure trends
-
Drive deep-dive investigations for abnormal trends or yield degradation.
-
Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
-
Collaborate closely with Apple engineering teams on:
-
Test expectations
-
Failure analysis
-
Corrective actions
-
Production readiness
-
Interface with contract manufacturers (CMs) responsible for operating manufacturing tests.
-
Coordinate with:
-
Hardware Engineering
-
Manufacturing Engineering
-
Quality Teams
-
Logistics Teams, About the role: As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you'll own performance quality across critical TQL applications and platforms. You'll be responsible for ensuring systems ar…
- 10 days ago
Requirements
-
Strong experience testing:
-
Complex PCB assemblies
-
System-level hardware
-
High-density electronic boards
-
Hands-on experience with:
-
Manufacturing test fixtures
-
Automated production test systems
-
RF measurements
-
Signal integrity analysis
-
Experience troubleshooting across:
-
Hardware
-
Test software
-
Fixtures
-
Manufacturing systems
-
Ability to analyze logs, test data, and debug automation scripts.
-
Experience with Python or similar scripting languages.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with failure trend analysis and yield improvement methodologies.
- Exposure to contract manufacturing (CM) operations.
- Experience supporting production ramp and sustaining engineering activities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and release processes.
eye
Benefits & conditions
-
$73,450-132,775 per year Description Seeking a career with a sense of purpose, work life balance, and growth opportunities … There's a place for you at Leidos! At Leidos, we are committed to making the…
-
3 days ago