Responsibilities

- Own PCBA test architecture and coverage strategy, including ICT, Flying Probe, Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1), Functional Test, and End-of-Line testing approaches.
- Review RFQs, schematics, BOMs, specifications, and customer requirements to define a compliant and executable test solution.
- Develop test estimates covering fixture requirements, test program effort, equipment needs, throughput, station count, retest strategy, NRE, capex, and implementation timelines.
- Define fault coverage assumptions, DFT requirements, test capacity models, and production test readiness criteria.
- Establish fixture and interface concepts, instrumentation requirements, calibration strategies, and measurement uncertainty considerations.
- Prepare technical calculations, coverage analyses, and supporting evidence for proposal reviews, costing models, and management approvals.
- Support supplier evaluations, test equipment assessments, and make-versus-buy decisions for test solutions and fixtures.
- Drive alignment across design, process, quality, manufacturing, automation, and supply chain teams to ensure test strategy supports production objectives.
- Define correlation plans, GR&R; requirements, golden-unit governance, and validation methodologies for test deployment.
- Establish test readiness, traceability, acceptance criteria, and handover deliverables to support NPI and volume production.

Qualifications

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Mechatronics, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Postgraduate specialization in Electronics, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ICT,



Flying Probe, Functional Test, Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1), RF Testing, and End-of-Line test methodologies.
- Expertise in DFT principles, fault coverage analysis, fixture design, test program estimation, and test capacity planning.
- Experience with test instrumentation, automated test systems, calibration requirements, and measurement system analysis.
- Knowledge of correlation studies, GR&R;, golden-unit management, statistical analysis, and production test validation.
- Proficiency in test development environments, coverage-analysis tools, data-analysis platforms, and advanced Excel modelling.
- Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES systems supporting test specifications, traceability, result management, and manufacturing execution.

Desired Experience Level

- 8-12 years of experience in PCBA Test Engineering, Manufacturing Test, NPI, Product Validation, or Manufacturing Industrialization within EMS or complex electronics manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting customer RFQs, technical proposals, test strategy development, and manufacturing solution definition.
- Proven experience developing ICT, Functional Test, Boundary Scan, and production test solutions for high-volume electronics products.
- Experience in throughput modelling, capacity planning, fixture development, fault isolation, yield improvement, and test optimization.
- Solid ability to convert incomplete customer requirements into executable test strategies with documented assumptions, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Experience working with global customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-facing communication skills.

📌 Test Engineering - PCBA (Kolar)
🏢 Tata Electronics
📍 Kolar