Senior Manager, Test Solutions Engineering (m/f/x)

Overview:

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities:

The Test Engineering Team is part of the Technical Order Fulfillment Organization of Keysight in Boeblingen. It has the following main objectives:

• Development of automated test solutions for new components, products and systems in the domains Photonics / Fiber-Optical communication and High-Speed BERT / AWG.
• Maintain and improve the test platform and the related IT infrastructure to support the best-in-class execution of NPIs (New Product Introduction).

Our customers are the local Optical Technology center, the local R&D teams, Keysight Labs and R&D teams worldwide and the Keysight Service Centers.

As engineering manager for Test Solutions and Test Platform, you lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, and you are a key contributor for successful product and technology introductions.

Your assignment includes:

• Leading and developing the engineering team along the product lifecycle, including test engineers for Photonics and High-Speed digital and SW engineers for platform development & tools, IT infrastructure and Data Analytics.
• Own KPIs like Test Time / Reliability / robustness, Test Cost, Test Process yield.
• Facilitate Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Cross-Functional teams
• Act as partner for manufacturing teams and R&D teams, provide the right skills long-term.
• Provide innovative test solutions during component / product process development, qualification, which ensure scaling from prototype to volume production.
• Introducing tools, automation, and software-driven manufacturing concepts and solutions.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives, translating technology roadmaps into executable engineering plans.
• Building a strong engineering culture focused on technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• M. Sc. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, photonics, physics, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in optical, electro‑optical, semiconductor, or high‑frequency technology development or manufacturing, or in Technical IT infrastructure environments
• Proven people‑leadership experience leading engineering teams in a high‑tech environment.
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: measurement technology, data analytics, SW design, SW development tool chain, IT infrastructure
• Experience owning process and product quality over the full product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting product introductions and technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing process development, yield management, reliability, and quality methodologies.
• Ability to operate effectively across global, cross‑site engineering and manufacturing networks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across disciplines, cultures, and seniority levels.
• Fluent in English and German

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