Test Operations Lead

Advanced Motion Controls•Camarillo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Operations Lead leads the day-to-day activities of the production Test Operations team, directing and supporting Test Operators who set up and test electronic assemblies and products to verify functionality, quality, and reliability before shipment. The role coordinates daily test activities, assigns work according to production priorities and operator capabilities, monitors workflow and test performance, provides first-level technical support, and ensures testing follows approved procedures, specifications, quality requirements, ESD controls, and safety standards. Test Operations includes functional/computer testing, burn-in testing, ICT (including flying probe and fixtured testing), manual testing, Hipot testing, boundary scan testing, and cable harness management, assembly, and repair. The Lead works with Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and other support functions to resolve issues affecting product quality, test capacity, throughput, and customer delivery. The position is located at AMC’s Camarillo manufacturing facility and is full-time, with a regular Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime, including early starts, late stays, and weekends, is required based on production and business needs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of electronics testing experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience as a Team Lead, Production Lead, Supervisor, or in an equivalent leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, direct, and assign work to production employees.
Working knowledge of electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, test instructions, technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple production priorities.
Ability to recognize abnormal test conditions and perform appropriate first-level troubleshooting and escalation.
Good computer skills and ability to work with computerized production and test systems.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and other support functions.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to follow technical documentation, safety requirements, and work/test instructions.
Understand and follow applicable ESD, quality, safety, and ISO procedures.
Ability to work independently with general direction from the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager and exercise sound judgment regarding daily priorities and escalation.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to the employer’s ITAR registration.
Ability to work the regular Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and required overtime, including early starts, late stays, and weekends, based on production and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, Hipot testers, ICT, flying probe, or automated functional test equipment.
Basic electronics background, including understanding of AC/DC voltage and fundamental electrical concepts, and ability to troubleshoot electronic circuit boards and cable harnesses.
Electronics, electrical, technical, or manufacturing-related education or training.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and support the daily activities of Test Operators; assign and reprioritize work according to production schedules, customer requirements, operator qualifications, equipment availability, and test capacity.
Communicate daily priorities, expectations, quality concerns, schedule risks, equipment issues, and other operational requirements to the team; monitor work throughout the shift and adjust assignments as needed.
Train, coach, and develop Test Operators, identify skill gaps and cross-training needs, and provide employee performance and development feedback to the Manufacturing Manager.
Represent Test Operations in production meetings and cross-functional discussions, and escalate issues requiring technical, engineering, quality, material, equipment, or management support.
Lead and support the setup, configuration, and production testing of electronic assemblies and finished products, including functional/computer, burn-in, ICT/flying probe, manual, Hipot, boundary scan, and other required tests.
Connect and configure products to test equipment; use approved software-based and manual procedures; ensure operators use correct programs, fixtures, cables, equipment, instructions, and product configurations.
Support product changeovers and test setups, operate flying probe, ICT, computer-controlled systems, and other equipment, and support cable harness management, assembly, testing, and repair as required.
Ensure required testing is completed accurately before products proceed to the next manufacturing operation or shipment, and verify conformance to specifications, drawings, test procedures, and quality requirements.
Provide first-level support for test failures and abnormal conditions; ensure failed or suspect products are identified, controlled, documented, and escalated appropriately.
Identify recurring failures, abnormal results, excessive retesting, intermittent failures, and other trends; coordinate with engineering, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and support root-cause and corrective-action activities.
Ensure test requirements are not bypassed or altered without authorization and documentation, and perform work in accordance with quality, productivity, ESD, safety, and ISO requirements.
Delegate daily testing output and defect-data entry into AMC electronic tracking programs accurately to show group performance and work status.
Monitor test stations, fixtures, cables, tools, programs, and other equipment for availability and condition; escalate downtime and coordinate restoration of test capability.
Maintain an organized, safe, clean, and ESD-compliant work area and support implementation of new or revised test processes, equipment, fixtures, and work instructions.
Monitor performance against production requirements and departmental measures, including schedule attainment, units tested versus plan, first-pass yield, retest and repeat failures, equipment downtime, backlog, quality defects, test escapes, and operator qualification coverage.
Identify and support improvements to test time, waiting, handling, retesting, setup time, throughput, standardized work, workplace organization, equipment utilization, and product flow without compromising quality or test requirements.
Maintain effective communication with Operations teams, support functions, and Test Operations team members.
Perform additional duties or assist other production departments as business requirements dictate.
Frequently to continuously stand and walk, use both hands for production and test activities, and work at electronic test stations using computers, test equipment, fixtures, cables, and hand tools; frequently lift or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds.