PCBA & RF Manufacturing Test Engineer

Title: PCBA & RF Manufacturing Test Engineer 

Location: Tampa, FL/Onsite

Duration: Full Time

Job Description

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.

•             Exposures 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 the 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 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, If any

•             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 for test automation, ATE (nice to have) 

Must Have

•             RF Test Engineer / RF Validation / RF Calibration

•             Test Fixtures / Test Systems / Manufacturing Test

•             Failure Analysis (FA) / Debugging / Triaging

•             Gauge R&R / Calibration / Yield Optimization

•             Python / LabVIEW / Test Automation

•             Electrical Testing / Power Validation

•             Marginal Pass Fail / Test Limits

•             Cross-functional / Vendor Management / Fixture Ownership

  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 quicker issue resolution and reduced escalations.

•             Continuous improvements in test time, cost efficiency, and process maturity.

•             Strong ownership demonstrated as SPOC, with clear visibility and accountability for all test-related deliverables.

Requirements