Test Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Test Engineering Manager oversees the calibration and testing of electronic equipment, ensuring accuracy and quality in electronic and physical/dimensional calibration. The role leads the test engineering team and develops testing strategies, processes, and procedures. It collaborates with cross-functional teams and the Global Head of Metrology to resolve testing issues, improve workflows, and increase productivity across global labs. The manager maintains knowledge of relevant technologies, programming languages, test and measurement equipment, and AI automation capabilities, while driving lean continuous improvement, talent development, standard work, and quality dashboard practices. The position is based at the Beaverton Service Center.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or at least 6 years of related work experience.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Understanding of quality management system policies and procedures, including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025:2018.
- Knowledge of new technologies and programming languages, including Python and LabVIEW.
- Knowledge of and hands-on experience with AI Copilot/Claude automation capabilities.
- Familiarity with a variety of test and measurement equipment.
- Understanding of measurement uncertainties and metrology principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize testing workflows.
- Managerial skills and ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience attracting, recruiting, and retaining high-performing employees.
Nice To Haves
- At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
- At least 5 years of technical experience in metrology, with demonstrated expertise in electronic equipment calibration or physical/dimensional calibration.
- Programming experience, particularly Metcal programming.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead the test engineering team, providing guidance and support.
- Develop and implement testing strategies, processes, and procedures for accurate, high-quality electronic equipment and physical/dimensional calibration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve testing issues and optimize workflows and productivity across the global technician pool in global labs.
- Maintain knowledge of new technologies and programming languages, with a focus on Python, Metcal programming, and LabVIEW for new test code.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of test and measurement equipment.
- Analyze and create measurement uncertainties and apply metrology principles to improve testing accuracy and efficiency with the Global Head of Metrology.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
- Attract, recruit, and retain top talent for the test engineering team.
- Provide training and development opportunities and help team members develop AI capabilities and create tools.
- Maintain a quality dashboard for the different teams.
- Set up standard work for processes in the teams.
Benefits
- Eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
