Test Development Engineer

Job Scope :

• Develop, maintain, and enhance test software, test hardware, and application-specific tools for assigned product programs.
• Design, develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing test solutions, including In-circuit Testing (ICT), Board Level Programming (BLP) and EOL Functional Test
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and Manufacturing System Design (MSD) workshops with/in the PML to define test strategy and deliverables
• Enforce proper requirements management for the assigned test process
• Define, standardize, and implement appropriate test equipment, hardware configurations, and test methodologies for assigned programs.
• Lead test coverage analysis process, ensuring adequate test coverage for the assigned test process, request design changes in case test coverage issues in early design phase
• Utilize 6-Sigma for Test Statistical Analysis Methods to optimize CPK performance of parametric electrical tests
• Plan and track procurement of test equipment, tooling and fixtures, ensuring availability to support development and production schedules
• Perform test equipment buy-off at suppliers, drive capability studies, strain measurement, create list of key parameters to be transferred to quality plan
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including specifications, procedures, work instructions, and lessons learned
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to Operations Support team
• Participate in customer, supplier, and program management escalation reviews when required, providing technical expertise and corrective action plans

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing test development for automotive, electronics, or high-volume production environments.
• knowledge of ICT, Boundary Scan, Functional Testing, Programming Systems, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Proficiency in test software development using languages such as LabVIEW, NI Teststand. Labwindows CVI,  C/C++, Python, C#, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, LVDS, Flex-Ray an added advantage
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools, Minitab, and process capability analysis.
• Experience with equipment qualification, GR&R studies, capability studies, and quality systems.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive work style