Test Engineer

The Test Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing test solutions used to support electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and finished products throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical resource for production operations and customers, supporting test strategy development, troubleshooting, process optimization, and manufacturing readiness activities.

The Test Engineer independently develops and maintains functional test, in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, environmental, and automated test solutions while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to improve product quality, test coverage, reliability, and operational performance. This position plays a critical role in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), yield improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment.

Design, develop, validate, maintain, and support functional test, in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, environmental, and automated test solutions for manufacturing operations.

Review customer specifications, engineering requirements, schematics, and product documentation to develop effective test strategies and manufacturing test solutions.

Lead the development, procurement, installation, qualification, validation, and maintenance of test fixtures, hardware, software, and associated support systems.

Develop and maintain test procedures, validation plans, engineering documentation, work instructions, technical reports, and related records.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing test strategies, validation plans, and manufacturing readiness requirements.

Analyze test data, yield trends, defect trends, and product performance metrics to identify opportunities for quality, reliability, and operational improvements.

Investigate product failures, test escapes, equipment issues, and manufacturing concerns utilizing structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis methodologies.

Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions to improve test effectiveness, product quality, and manufacturing performance.

Support implementation of Product Change Notices (PCNs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), customer-driven product modifications, and related validation activities.

Collaborate with customers, suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve technical issues and support program objectives.

Provide technical training, guidance, and support to Test Engineering Technicians, Test Operators, and manufacturing personnel regarding test equipment, troubleshooting, and testing methodologies.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering projects, and laboratory activities focused on yield improvement, quality enhancement, equipment optimization, reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Test system development and validation

Electronics troubleshooting and diagnostics

Root cause analysis and corrective action

Test automation and programming

Data analysis and statistical problem solving

Project management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Product and process validation

Technical leadership and influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking and decision making

Organization and prioritization

Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience supporting test development, manufacturing engineering, electronics manufacturing, or related technical environments.

Experience developing, implementing, and supporting functional test, in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, environmental, or automated test solutions.

Strong understanding of electronic theory, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting methodologies.

Experience interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.

Experience performing root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation.

Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and product validation activities.

Proficiency with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and automated test equipment.

Experience with programming, scripting, or test automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, SQL, C++, or similar technologies preferred.

Experience within electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, aerospace, defense, medical device, or other regulated industries preferred.

Must qualify as an ITAR-compliant U.S. Person.

Work is performed in a combination of professional office, electronics manufacturing, remote, and travel-based environments. Responsibilities may require regular interaction with production areas, exposing employees to moderate noise levels, fluctuating temperatures, production equipment, soldering operations, automated machinery, and general manufacturing activity. Duties may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, computer-based work, and occasional lifting or movement of materials consistent with job responsibilities. Employees entering production or controlled areas are required to follow all environmental, safety, ESD, quality, and equipment-handling procedures, including the use of SMTC-provided ESD-safe items where applicable. The role also requires travel between company locations, customer sites, or other business-related destinations as needed, as well as the ability to maintain a safe and secure remote workspace with reliable internet access when working remotely. Employees must remain attentive and compliant with all operational, safety, quality, confidentiality, and company policy requirements across all work environments.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

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