Senior Manager, Test Engineering

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•Nashua, NH

2d•$155,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

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.