Server Test Engineer Manager

The Server Test Engineer Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of server test engineers and technicians. This role involves defining and executing test strategies aligned with the product lifecycle and working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and NPI teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage. The manager will oversee the development and deployment of automated and manual test procedures for server platforms, ensuring functional, performance, stress, and regression testing are conducted effectively.

• Lead and mentor a team of server test engineers and technicians.
• Define and execute test strategies aligned with product lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and NPI teams.
• Oversee development and deployment of automated and manual test procedures for server platforms.
• Ensure test coverage for functional, performance, stress, and regression testing.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures.
• Allocate test resources across programs and phases.
• Manage test schedules, deliverables, and budgets.
• Support hiring and onboarding of new test engineers.
• Lead large-scale projects across geographies and functions.
• Influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Solve complex problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
• Attend off-shift meetings, travel internationally as needed, and support the team in off hours and weekends as necessary.
• Generate and share reports with organizational leaders as needed.
• Review daily backlog to address potential issues affecting customers.
• Manage control build ahead, applied Offspecs/Deviations, finish goods optimization, and physical inventory rebalance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in server hardware testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Proficiency in test automation tools like Python, Bash, Linux.
• Strong understanding of server architecture, BIOS, BMC, and firmware validation.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analytics for test optimization.
• Prior experience in fast-paced production or manufacturing environments.

The work environment involves leading a team within a fast-paced production or manufacturing setting. The role requires flexibility to attend meetings outside regular hours, including weekends, and involves international travel when necessary. The manager will engage with local and worldwide teams, presenting executive presentations and driving innovation to enhance decision-making processes.

This is a Permanent position based out of Whitsett, NC.

The pay range for this position is $107000.00 - $178900.00/yr.

Innovative thinking. Proactive and organized. Project Management skills.

This is a fully onsite position in Whitsett,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $107,000 - $178,900