Test Lead

Location: Batesburg

Description

Accountabilities:

+ Directly lead a team of ~8 Test Engineers in designing, implementing, and validating manufacturing test solutions for electronic assemblies and systems. Informal leader of Test Engineering Specification and Solutions teams in regional office.

+ Develop and maintain test strategies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements on both new and legacy products.

+ Oversee test validation activities, including correlation studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and failure mode investigations.

+ Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure test coverage aligns with product specifications and reliability goals.

+ Ensure DFX principles (specifically DFT) are communicated throughout the test design and specification process prior to production validation.

+ Manage the integration of automated test equipment (ATE) and in-circuit test (ICT) systems into production lines.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase test safety utilizing Prevention through Design (PTD) principles, reduce test cycle time, improve yield, and enhance fault detection capability.

+ Ensure calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance of all test equipment.

+ Monitor test data trends, generate reports, and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.

+ Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for test engineering projects.

Key leadership responsibilities:

+ Cultivate a high trust team environment by demonstrating self awareness, empathy, and constructive communication in daily interactions.

+ Recognize and respond effectively to team dynamics, adapting leadership style to support diverse personalities, work styles, and stress levels-especially during high pressure testing cycles, deadlines, and defect driven escalations.

+ Model emotional regulation by staying composed during ambiguity, setbacks, and quality issues, enabling the team to remain solution focused and collaborative.

+ Proactively address conflict with transparency and fairness, guiding team members toward healthy, respectful resolutions.

+ Coach engineers in developing their own emotional intelligence skills-such as active listening, giving/receiving feedback, and managing frustration-to strengthen overall team performance and communication.

+ Create psychological safety, ensuring team members feel comfortable raising risks, sharing concerns, and proposing new ideas without fear of blame.

Top Skills Details

Labview

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Required skills/experience:

+ 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

+ Strong knowledge of manufacturing test methods (ICT, functional test, boundary scan, environmental stress screening).

+ Proven expertise in test validation methodologies and statistical analysis tools.

+ Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, ISO, IRIS, ANSI, JEDEC) and regulatory compliance.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

+ Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays

Desired skills/experience:

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Experience with LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, or similar test automation platforms.

+ Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. LSS GB or BB Preferred, or acquire within the first 12 months of employment

+ Hands-on experience with PCB assembly processes and troubleshooting.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field (MBA, Engineering Management or Technical Master's Degree preferred).

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Batesburg, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Full benefits can be shared with screened candidates . Health options, flexible spending, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Batesburg,SC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2026.

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