Test Engineering - PCBA

Responsibilities

• Own PCBA test architecture and coverage strategy, including ICT, Flying Probe, Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1), Functional Test, and End-of-Line testing approaches.
• PCBA Test Architect who can design the test strategy, estimate cost/capacity, support RFQs, and ensure production-ready test coverage.
• Develop test estimates covering fixture requirements, test program effort, equipment needs, throughput, station count, retest strategy, NRE, capex, and implementation timelines.
• Define fault coverage assumptions, DFT requirements, test capacity models, and production test readiness criteria.
• Establish fixture and interface concepts, instrumentation requirements, calibration strategies, and measurement uncertainty considerations.
• Prepare technical calculations, coverage analyses, and supporting evidence for proposal reviews, costing models, and management approvals.
• Support supplier evaluations, test equipment assessments, and make-versus-buy decisions for test solutions and fixtures.
• Drive alignment across design, process, quality, manufacturing, automation, and supply chain teams to ensure test strategy supports production objectives.
• Define correlation plans, GR&R requirements, golden-unit governance, and validation methodologies for test deployment.
• Establish test readiness, traceability, acceptance criteria, and handover deliverables to support NPI and volume production.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Mechatronics, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate specialization in Electronics, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1), RF Testing, and End-of-Line test methodologies.
• Expertise in DFT principles, fault coverage analysis, fixture design, test program estimation, and test capacity planning.
• Experience with test instrumentation, automated test systems, calibration requirements, and measurement system analysis.
• Knowledge of correlation studies, GR&R, golden-unit management, statistical analysis, and production test validation.
• Proficiency in test development environments, coverage-analysis tools, data-analysis platforms, and advanced Excel modelling.
• Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES systems supporting test specifications, traceability, result management, and manufacturing execution.

Desired Experience Level

• 8-12 years of experience in PCBA Test Engineering, Manufacturing Test, NPI, Product Validation, or Manufacturing Industrialization within EMS or complex electronics manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting customer RFQs, technical proposals, test strategy development, and manufacturing solution definition.
• Proven experience developing ICT, Functional Test, Boundary Scan, and production test solutions for high-volume electronics products.
• Experience in throughput modelling, capacity planning, fixture development, fault isolation, yield improvement, and test optimization.
• Strong ability to convert incomplete customer requirements into executable test strategies with documented assumptions, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Experience working with global customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-facing communication skills.