Senior Manager, Test Engineering
About The Position
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks. MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates. Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure! Senior Manager, Test Engineering Location: Nashua, NH or Lowell, MA Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Test Engineering to lead the Test Engineering organization supporting advanced semiconductor assembly, microelectronics packaging, RF/microwave products, and high-reliability manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for leading a team focused on production test support, yield improvement, test system performance, fixturing, calibration, automation, and operational excellence. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in ensuring test readiness, maximizing factory performance, and supporting increasingly complex module and system-level test requirements. The position will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to deliver world-class quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in Test Engineering, Product Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
- Experience supporting electronic assemblies, semiconductor products, RF/microwave devices, modules, or complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Strong understanding of production test methodologies, data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
- Experience in semiconductor assembly, aerospace, defense, space, medical, or other high-reliability industries.
- Experience with automated test equipment (ATE)
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent operational excellence training.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing Test Engineering organization.
- Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations across the team.
- Drive technical development, mentorship, and succession planning.
- Build organizational capability to support future growth and increasing product complexity.
- Own day-to-day test engineering support for manufacturing operations.
- Drive yield improvement, test time reduction, throughput optimization, and factory efficiency.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product, process, and test-related issues.
- Ensure rapid resolution of production test failures.
- Oversee test platforms, test software, fixturing, instrumentation, calibration programs.
- Develop and implement standardized test solutions across products and manufacturing areas.
- Ensure test equipment reliability, performance, and capacity meet business requirements.
- Support equipment upgrades, modernization efforts, and automation initiatives.
- Partner with Product and Development Engineering teams to ensure successful product launches.
- Drive Design-for-Test (DFT) and Manufacturing Test Strategy reviews.
- Ensure test readiness for new products, technologies, and customer programs.
- Support production transfers and test process validation activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve performance.
- Develop metrics and dashboards to monitor test performance and organizational effectiveness.
- Establish best practices and standardized engineering processes.
- Support customer audits, technical reviews, and corrective action activities.
- Participate in business reviews and customer escalation management.
- Collaborate with Operations leadership to support revenue growth and capacity expansion initiatives.
- Act as a key technical interface for critical customer programs.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
