Lead Test Engineer

Role

Lead Electrical Test Engineer (NPI & High-Volume Manufacturing)

Houston - North West

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Join a cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing organization known for designing and building rugged, high-performance hardware systems used in energy, industrial, and security applications. The team combines precision engineering with data-driven innovation—pushing boundaries in sensing, measurement, and advanced electronics. Here, continuous improvement isn’t a slogan—it’s a core part of how we operate.

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Test Engineer to own and drive electrical test strategy for new product development and high-volume manufacturing of complex hardware products. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-effective test coverage from early design through full production ramp and sustaining.

You will lead test architecture decisions, influence product design for manufacturability and testability, and deliver automated test solutions capable of supporting high-throughput production environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating autonomously, while partnering closely with R&D, hardware design, manufacturing, and quality teams to continuously improve yield, reliability, and time-to-market.

• Lead the development and execution of manufacturing test strategies for PCBA and system-level testing in high-volume production environments
• Own test strategy from early NPI through production ramp and sustaining
  , ensuring scalability, coverage, and cycle-time efficiency
• Balance test coverage, D/PFMEA fault detection, yield, and takt time to meet manufacturing and quality objectives
• Drive design-for-test (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) initiatives in partnership with hardware and firmware teams
• Define and implement end-to-end fault detection strategies
  , including AOI, ICT, FVT, system test, BIST, and ORT
• Architect, develop, and maintain automated test systems for PCBA and finished goods
• Support and define RF and cellular test strategies where applicable
• Analyze production test data, identify systemic issues, and lead corrective actions to improve yield, reliability, and test efficiency
• Author and maintain test documentation, specifications, and troubleshooting guides
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other test engineers and technicians as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
  , with exposure to high-volume production
• Proven experience leading manufacturing test strategy for NPI hardware products
• Strong working knowledge of D/PFMEA
  , fault coverage analysis, and production test methodologies
• Hands-on experience developing automated test solutions using C++, C#, Python, and/or LabVIEW
• Experience with PCBA, system-level, and production test architectures
• Knowledge of RF and cellular test methodologies
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, firmware, and system-level issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence design decisions
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, production-driven hardware environment

• Salary up to $150,000 + Annual Bonus
• 20 Days PTO (increasing with tenure)
• Multiple low-deductible healthcare plans
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Life Insurance
• Potential hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible start/finish times

If interested please click apply now for immediate consideration!