Manufacturing Test Development Manager

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

22h•$124,733 - $187,048

About The Position

Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development Manager to manage a group of test engineers and technicians and lead the design and development of new manufacturing test solutions that will ensure all radars produced meet the required quality standards and design specifications.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in PCBA and PCB fabrication processes for RF/High speed digital boards, including tolerances, use of micro-vias, and DFM appropriate design methodologies
Experience working with and managing contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies. Expertise with design and fabrication of custom test systems and fixtures
Proficiency/Experience with statistical data analysis techniques to characterize test processes and drive improvement projects
Ability to learn and adapt to advanced RF microwave technology. Experience with Radar and RF microwave measurement instruments preferred
Demonstrated ability to bring the proper resources to solve priority technical issues in a timely manner
Knowledge of computer interface protocols
Strong oral and written communication/presentations skills
Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally
BS or MS in electrical, electronic, or related technical discipline
5 or more years of experience in leading test engineering teams in electronics manufacturing environments
5 or more years of expertise in designing and fabricating custom test systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks, Altium and/or other industry CAD tools
Previous radar testing methods and technologies
Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt

Responsibilities

Manage a staff of test engineers and technicians to support the development of production test systems
Work closely with design, systems and software engineering teams to define sub-system and system level test coverage that will ensure product quality and production efficiency
Design, develop and release new manufacturing test processes and test systems including software, hardware modules and data infrastructure
Work closely with third-party test integration companies developing test solutions
Generate DFT guidelines to inform and influence new radar designs
Work with design and supplier quality engineering to enable an effective supply chain with special emphasis on RF and high speed digital PCBAs. Manage the design and execution of PCBA and other sub-assembly testing at supplier locations and internally
Proactively initiate and lead corrective action and continuous improvement projects associated with the manufacturing test processes