Hardware Test Manager

Hardware Test Manager (Direct Hire)

Nicholasville, KY

Job Requisition: 7180

Description for Hardware Test Manager:

The Hardware Test Manager is responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers and test technicians as they develop as they develop and execute testing solutions for electrical hardware. This testing would include functional testing as well as in-circuit testing for electronics. This person will also be hands on and execute test processes on their own.

Responsibilities for Hardware Test Manager:

Manages and oversees the requirements gathering, documentation, design, build, validation, implementation, change control, version control and on-going quality assurance of inhouse testing devices including related purchased or written inhouse software.

Works with customers to co-develop test systems or implement existing customer developed test systems.

Ensures test software is developed to current industry standards.

Manages and implements the appropriate testing traceability in coordination with the currently implemented Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to capture the required test data for units under test.

Ensures testing equipment is functioning to documented requirements to prevent false results.

Performs yield and tester quality analysis to implement continual improvements for both the test devices/software and test procedures.

Manages the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components, or modifications to testers and procedures.

Acts as an advisor to the test engineering team regarding projects, tasks and operations.

Acts as the liaison to other engineering functions and other functional groups.

Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.

Hires, trains, and mentors other engineers and supporting staff.

Ensures the test engineering group continues professional development to remain knowledgeable as technology changes.

Works with other functional groups to improve manufacturing processes and yields.

Interacts and effectively communicates with customers and co-workers at all levels.

Requirements for Hardware Test Manager:

BA/BS in Engineering or relevant field

Supervisory experience

Experience writing and managing software development for test applications utilizing C, C#, .Net, Visual Basic, SQL, Labview or other current industry standard programming languages and tools.

Project management experience for testing or other device development.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in the use of MS Office

In depth knowledge of corporate risk management practices

High attention to detail

Strong leadership and organizational skills