Test Manufacturing Lead Engineer
Drive Innovation in Electronics Manufacturing as a Lead Engineer in Test Manufacturing!
Location: Richardson, TX | Payrate: $35.58 - $40/hour | Schedule: Multiple shifts available
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading company in the Electronics Manufacturing industry to hire a talented and motivated Lead Engineer in Test Manufacturing. If you thrive on solving technical challenges, optimizing automated test systems, and improving manufacturing performance, this is your chance to make a direct impact on cutting-edge products and production technologies.
About the Role
As a Lead Engineer in Test Manufacturing, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and optimizing automated test equipment and test processes used in product testing and design verification. Your expertise will help improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and overall operational performance while supporting advanced electronics manufacturing initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Define, specify, qualify, install, support, and optimize automated test equipment and test processes
Lead test process optimization initiatives focused on improving cycle time, yield, and operational efficiency
Troubleshoot and debug test equipment and manufacturing processes using Design of Experiments (DOE), failure analysis, and diagnostic tools
Collaborate with Quality, Process, and Equipment Engineering teams to resolve product and yield performance issues
Analyze yield reports, equipment logs, and product diagnostics to identify sources of yield loss
Develop improvement roadmaps for test coverage, diagnosability, reparability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Support integration of test equipment into Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing quality and productivity
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
1–3 years of related engineering or manufacturing test experience
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Experience working with automated test equipment and manufacturing processes
Ability to analyze technical data and implement process improvements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and failure analysis methodologies
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Background in electronics manufacturing or high-volume production environments
Familiarity with yield analysis, test diagnostics, and process optimization
Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments
Work Environment
Professional office and manufacturing environment
Extended periods of computer-based technical analysis and data review
Frequent use of engineering software and detailed technical documentation
Occasional travel may be required
Ready to Build the Future of Manufacturing?
If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level and help drive innovation in electronics manufacturing, apply today! Join PDS Tech Commercial and become part of a team where your technical expertise and ideas truly matter.
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