Sr Test Engineering Manager

Flex•Milpitas, CA

4d•$167,600 - $230,500

About The Position

Flex is hiring a Sr Test Engineering Manager in Milpitas, California, to support its manufacturing teams. Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering, this role manages the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures, strategies, systems, components, and modifications. The manager advises the test engineering team on projects, tasks, and operations, serves as a liaison to other engineering functions, and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. The role leads global test engineering strategies and teams, drives test yield and product-quality improvements, oversees test equipment and automated systems, and partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations on technical issues and new product introductions. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field and at least nine years of engineering experience, including leadership of engineering organizations. The stated annual base pay range is $167,600 to $230,500. Applications are accepted for at least five days after the posting start date of October 20, 2026, and may close sooner due to application volume or when the position is filled. The employer does not offer sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 9 years of engineering experience, including leadership of engineering organizations.
Experience developing and implementing test strategies, procedures, and plans for electronic products, systems, or software, including defining test conditions, sequences, and validation methodologies.
Expertise with test equipment, instrumentation, and automated test systems, including development, installation, calibration, and maintenance of testing hardware and software solutions.
Strong root cause analysis and yield improvement experience, including identifying test failures, troubleshooting product or system issues, and implementing corrective actions to improve quality and reliability.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data, generate technical reports, and provide data-driven recommendations to engineering and operational teams.
Experience leading test engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, including coordinating test execution, managing testing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of global test engineering strategies, including validation methodologies, test plans, and test automation initiatives for new and existing products.
Manage and mentor Test Engineering teams, including technical excellence, resource planning, performance development, and project execution.
Improve test yield through root cause analysis, corrective actions, process optimization, and implementation of testing best practices.
Oversee the design, deployment, calibration, and maintenance of test equipment, instrumentation, and automated test systems.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve complex product and system issues and support new product introductions.
Identify, assess, and manage testing risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business and customer requirements.
Manage the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures, strategies, systems, components, and modifications.
Advise the test engineering team on projects, tasks, and operations and liaise with other engineering functions.