Join a fast-paced consumer electronics team in Cupertino, CA as a System Integration Test Lead. You will own system-level test readiness across NPI builds, partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring products from development into production.
Responsibilities:
- Lead test readiness across PCBA/SMT, system integration, final assembly, and manufacturing test.
- Plan and execute NPI build dry runs and identify risks before production.
- Troubleshoot and isolate HW, SW/firmware, mechanical, fixture, and manufacturing failures.
- Drive structured failure analysis, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and issues to closure.
- Coordinate engineering and manufacturing teams and communicate clear status, risks, and recommendations.
- Improve test processes, coverage, quality, yield, and manufacturing readiness.
- Support CM/OEM partners and ensure manufacturing test criteria are met.
- Apply system-level thinking to determine whether failures originate in the product, software, test equipment, or manufacturing process.
Required:
- BS/MS in EE, CE, Systems, ME, CS, or related field.
- 3+ years in NPI, manufacturing test, hardware validation, system integration, or product engineering.
- Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing builds and failure analysis/troubleshooting.
- Strong hardware fundamentals and understanding of HW/SW system interactions.
- Demonstrated technical ownership and ability to lead across cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of embedded systems.
Preferred: Consumer electronics, PCBA, embedded systems, CM/OEM, manufacturing test validation, or experience with GRR, Cpk/Ppk, yield, throughput, and line capacity.
Type: Full Time
Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid, Tuesdays - Thursdays Onsite)
Pay Rate Range: $70/hr - $100/hr (DOE)
*Relocation assistance can be offered based on individual needs and circumstances*
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