6770 - Test Section Manager

Company Overview:

A leading global electronics manufacturing services provider, this company specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to customers worldwide.

The Role
The Section Manager– Test & Failure Analysis (FA) Engineering leads all test and FA activities to ensure efficient production support, product quality, and on-time delivery. The role acts as the technical authority for test development, troubleshooting, yield improvement, and supports NPI through cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Manage Team
• Lead the Test & Failure Analysis (FA) Engineering team to support production, meet business targets, and drive operational excellence.
• Technical Leadership
• Act as the subject-matter expert and escalation point for all test and failure-analysis issues, including complex troubleshooting and system-level debugging.
• Test Development & Deployment
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of test systems (FCT, ICT, MDA), ensuring timely delivery for NPI and production ramp.
• Test Strategy & Performance
• Define test strategies, coverage, and ensure systems meet customer and manufacturing requirements, including GR&R, Cpk, reliability, and scalability.
• Project & Resource Management
• Plan and manage tester development schedules, resources, and milestones from concept through production release.
• Production Support & Optimization
• Ensure high tester uptime, stability, and efficiency through preventive maintenance, cycle time improvement, and spare parts management.
• Failure Analysis & Yield Improvement
• Lead FA activities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve yield, increase FPY, and reduce DPMO across production lines.
• Cross-Functional & Customer Engagement
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and customers to align on requirements, resolve issues, and ensure successful deliverables.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive initiatives to enhance test processes, reduce cost, and improve overall efficiency.
• People Development
• Coach and develop engineers and technicians in test development, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Technical Expertise
• Provide leadership in NI LabVIEW development, architecture, and debugging.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• At least 10 years of working experience in functional tester development and maintenance, including a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in NI LabVIEW (programming, architecture, debugging)
• Solid experience in functional test systems (FCT, ICT, MDA), ATE, and test development, with strong troubleshooting capability.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Good knowledge of electronics design, signal integrity, manufacturing test strategy, and statistical analysis (GR&R, Cpk).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage team and customer expectations.