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 general 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

Required Skill Profession

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