Test Engineering Manager HW PCBA – Hot
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Johnstown, PA · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Test Engineering Manager with EMS contract Electronic Manufacturing Services and SMT PCBA experience.
Test Engineering Manager – PCBA & Electronics Manufacturing
Position Title: Test Engineering Manager Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Company Overview
Our client is a premier, globally recognized Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider . Specializing in complex electronics, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and high-level box builds, they deliver end-to-end manufacturing solutions to highly regulated industries including defense, medical, energy, and advanced industrial automation.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineering Manager to lead our test development and production test engineering teams. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, implementation, and optimization of automated, cost-effective test strategies for complex PCBA and electromechanical systems. You will bridge the gap between design requirements and factory floor execution, ensuring the highest standards of product reliability and quality throughput.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Mentor, supervise, and expand a team of electrical engineers, test developers, and test technicians. Coordinate resource allocation, budgets, and engineering timelines.
Test Strategy & Design: Lead the architectural development of standardized, reusable test equipment, custom test fixtures, and automated test environments (ICT, Flying Probe, and Functional Testing).
Software & Diagnostics: Oversee the creation of diagnostic programs and test automation protocols utilizing frameworks such as LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, or .NET .
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design Engineering, Production Operations, and Quality teams to champion Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles early in the product lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement: Perform PCBA failure trend analysis, debug root-cause failures, and optimize factory test cycles to minimize cycle times and prevent downstream defects.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5–8+ years of engineering experience within a PCBA manufacturing/EMS environment , with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Technical Skills: Robust knowledge of electronics manufacturing flows (SMT, through-hole, mixed-technology), test instrumentation, boundary-scan, and automated test platforms.
Compliance: Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949).
Compensation & Perks
Competitive base salary based on experience.
9/80 Work Schedule (Enjoy alternating Fridays off).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
401(k) with a generous company match.
Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid volunteer time.