Test Engineering Manager

• Lead and manage the Test Engineering organization to support production, NPI, qualification, product transfer and customer requirements.
• Own engineering KPIs including Yield, FPY, OEE, Retest Rate, LOH, Test Cost, Device, Test Time Accuracy, Customer Complaints and Customer Escalation Closure.
• Drive daily engineering operations by prioritizing resources and ensuring timely resolution of production, yield, test program and equipment related issues.
• Lead daily LOH management, customer disposition activities, yield excursion investigations and escalation processes to minimize shipment impact and support business commitments.
• Drive yield improvement, retest reduction, OEE optimization, test cost reduction and continuous improvement initiate.
• Own and maintain the device test time database to ensure accurate test times for production planning, capacity management, costing and customer quotations.
• Lead customer NPI programs, engineering builds, product transfers, characterization, qualification and production ramp activities.
• Own customer quality issues including customer complaints, customer returns, failure investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and timely closure of 8D reports.
• Act as the primary engineering escalation point for customers and lead technical reviews, yield discussions, audits and business review meetings.
• Lead, coach, and develop Test Product Engineer and Process Technicians across all production shifts through active technical involvement, mentoring, performance management and succession planning.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Planning and Quality teams to achieve operational and business objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related engineering discipline. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in semiconductor test, product engineering, NPI or manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of people management experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong experience in semiconductor OSAT, IDM or high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of ATE platforms and semiconductor handlers.
• Strong knowledge of Yield Management, SPC, OCAP, FMEA, Control Plan, 8D, CAPA, DOE and statistical problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience supporting analog, mixed-signal, MCU, power management, automotive, industrial or sensor semiconductor products.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple high-impact activities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, project management, coaching and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop engineering talent and drive business results while remaining hands on when required.
• Willing to support critical production activities, customer escalations, weekends and public holidays when required.