Job Description

NPI Test Development

• Lead test strategy development and Design for Testability (DFT) execution throughout the NPI phase-gate process, including concept review, EVT, DVT, PVT, qualification, and mass production readiness, ensuring on-time deliverables, product quality, manufacturability, and operational excellence

• Collaborate closely with customers, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure successful product transfer from development to production.

• Lead test software and test script development based on product requirements and test plans.

• Drive Design for Testability (DFT) reviews with customers, R&D, and hardware design teams during all NPI phase gates to ensure adequate test coverage, fault isolation capability, and manufacturability.

• Provide DFT recommendations on hardware architecture, debug interfaces, test access points, boundary scan (JTAG), and diagnostic capabilities to optimize production testing and failure analysis.

• Review product designs and identify testability gaps early in the development cycle to reduce manufacturing risks, test costs, and qualification delays.

• Collaborate with design teams to implement DFT requirements and ensure readiness for EVT, DVT, PVT, qualification, and mass production.

• Review and approve test design documentation, including test specifications, operating instructions, validation reports, and engineering drawings.

• Manage test solution quotations, NRE activities, and test infrastructure planning for new product introductions.

• Lead test platform architecture development and standardization across multiple product families.

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for complex test system debugging and issue resolution.

• Drive test coverage optimization, test cycle time reduction, and test cost improvement initiatives.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including test yield, first-pass yield (FPY), test escape rate, test utilization, and equipment efficiency.

• Lead failure analysis activities and drive corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional teams.

• Own test equipment capacity planning, qualification, maintenance, and lifecycle management.

• Support customer audits, product qualifications, and technical reviews.

• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to improve testing efficiency and data visibility.

• Develop, coach, and mentor Test Development Engineers/Test Engineer to build a high-performing team.

• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure achievement of product launch milestones and quality objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in hardware test development, preferably in enterprise switches/servers, storage, networking, or telecommunications products.

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and cross-functional projects.

• Proven experience leading NPI programs and R&D-to-manufacturing transfers.

• Strong knowledge of server, switches, storage, networking, and switch hardware architecture, including CPU, memory, PCIe, storage interfaces, and networking technologies.

• Strong knowledge of Design for Testability (DFT) principles, boundary scan (JTAG), diagnostic architecture, fault coverage analysis, and manufacturing test methodologies.

• Experience conducting DFT reviews for server, storage, networking, or telecommunications products during NPI development.

• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, test platform development, and troubleshooting.

• Experience in programming and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, Tcl/Tk, Java, or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing test methodologies, test coverage analysis, and product qualification processes.

• Experience with test automation, data analytics, database systems, and dashboard development.

• Familiarity with quality and industry standards such as ISO, IPC, and IEEE requirements.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis, DOE, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to root cause analysis.

• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.

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