Senior Test Engineer

The Senior Test Engineering Technician is responsible for the design, development, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electronic production test solutions within a regulated EMS manufacturing environment supporting Medical Device, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial customers.

This hybrid role combines hands-on test system execution and floor support, test architecture development and validation ownership, regulatory documentation discipline, and root cause leadership for test-related quality issues.

The position serves as the site-level technical authority for production test while remaining actively engaged in daily test operations.

Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations, including access to export-controlled information.

Core Responsibilities

• Test Architecture & Development
• Develop and improve functional test (FCT), ICT, Flying Probe, and system-level test solutions.
• Define test coverage requirements in collaboration with Engineering and Quality.
• Participate in DFM/DFT reviews during NPI.
• Assist in fixture design and electrical interface development.
• Develop or modify test software (LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or equivalent).

Production Test Ownership

• Provide real-time support for production test failures.
• Troubleshoot digital and analog circuits, power systems, communication interfaces, and fixture hardware.
• Differentiate product failure versus test system false failure.
• Reduce retest and false failure rates.
• Monitor test performance metrics (FPY, retest %, downtime).

Regulatory & Validation Responsibility

• Author and maintain test procedures, setup documentation, preventive maintenance records, and calibration tracking.
• Support or lead IQ/OQ/PQ (where applicable) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA, GR&R).
• Support AS9102 FAI test documentation inputs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.

Change Control & Risk Management

• Evaluate ECO impact on test systems.
• Implement controlled revisions to test hardware and software.
• Support deviation investigations.
• Participate in RCCA using structured methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).

Continuous Improvement & Yield Enhancement

• Drive improvements in First Pass Yield, test cycle time, fixture reliability, and test uptime.
• Identify automation opportunities with ROI mindset.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Data & Traceability

• Ensure test data integrity and retention.
• Support traceability requirements for regulated programs.
• Assist in test data analysis for trend monitoring.
• Support CUI-sensitive environments where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience.
• 4–8 years of experience in electronics manufacturing test environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills (analog and digital).
• Ability to read schematics and interpret specifications.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on technical depth.
• Structured problem solving.
• Documentation discipline.
• Comfort operating in high-mix / low-volume production.
• Ability to scale from bench work to system-level thinking.
• Audit-ready mindset.

Performance Metrics

• First Pass Yield improvement.
• Test downtime reduction.
• False failure rate reduction.
• Zero major audit findings related to test documentation and control.
• On-time implementation of ECO-driven test changes.
• Support of On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ISO 13485 and/or AS9100 environments.
• Experience developing or modifying automated test scripts.
• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Boundary Scan, NI or Keysight platforms.
• IPC certification.
• Experience in Medical or Aerospace & Defense electronics.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• electronics manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Schematics: 5 years (Required)
• ISO 13485: 5 years (Required)
• IQ/OQ/PQ : 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• IPC-610 Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Windsor, CT 06095 (Required)

Work Location: In person