PCBA & RF Manufacturing Test Engineer Job Tampa area,Florida USA,Engineering

Technical/Functional Skills

Proven experience in architecting, building, and deploying scalable test systems and fixture solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing test flows including IQC, electrical validation, visual inspection, and end-of-line testing.
Expertise in defining test strategies, coverage models, and validation frameworks for complex products.
Advanced failure analysis (FA), triaging, and root cause analysis across electrical, RF, and system‑level issues.
Experience with NPI cycles, including test readiness, commissioning, and ramp‑to‑production optimization.
Strong understanding of manufacturability, calibration processes, and Gauge R&R for production reliability.
Expertise in yield analysis, marginal pass/fail criteria definition, and test limit optimization.
Exposure to test automation and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent frameworks).
Experience integrating hardware test systems with existing software frameworks.
System engineering mindset with deep exposure to fixture design (mechanical + electrical integration).
Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, and RF chambers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead and drive end‑to‑end test engineering activities at vendor sites and ensure the quality of the delivery from vendor engineering / technical team.
Own test fixtures lifecycle: vendor coordination, validation, deployment, and factory performance monitoring.
Ensure all test systems and fixtures are built, validated, and functioning reliably in production.
Define and enforce test strategy, methodologies, and paradigms across programs.
Act as the first line of defense for issue triaging, failure debugging, and first‑pass failure analysis (FA).
Conduct and lead cross‑functional XF meetings with engineering teams for technical issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with EE aspects such as power supply validation, signal integrity, and IQC processes.
Drive manufacturability improvements, calibration readiness, and test process maturity.
Plan and execute test coverage, test preparation, and commissioning for NPI programs.
Analyze marginal pass/fail trends and optimize test limits to improve yield and reduce escapes.
Act as a technical mediator between design, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to reduce engineering cycle time.
Serve as SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for test‑related issues and ensure timely resolution.
Support Design of Experiments (DoE) to identify root causes and optimize test processes.
Ensure continuous improvement in test efficiency, robustness, and scalability.

Generic Managerial Skills

Strong stakeholder management across vendors, manufacturing teams, and cross‑functional engineering groups.
Program leadership with ability to drive timelines, deliverables, and accountability.
Effective communication and coordination skills in cross‑functional (XF) environments.
Problem‑solving mindset with data‑driven decision‑making.
Ability to act as mediator and reduce engineering turnaround time.
Ownership mindset with attention to detail and quality.
Exposure to test automation, ATE (nice to have).

Must Have

Success Criteria / Definition of Done

Test systems and fixtures are deployed on time with high reliability.
First‑pass yield and overall yield meet or exceed program targets through effective test strategy and limit optimization.
Reduction in failure triage time and faster root cause identification, improving engineering turnaround time.
Zero or minimal production escapes due to robust test coverage and validation methodologies.
Smooth NPI transitions with no delays attributed to test readiness or commissioning gaps.
Calibration and manufacturability processes are standardized and consistently followed across programs.
Effective cross‑functional alignment leading to…