Global NPI Test Engineer

• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities to identify product and test-related risks.
• Develop robust fault detection and error-proofing strategies within production test processes.
• Analyze test data and identify product, process, or design weaknesses.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future product and test designs.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Support transfer of test equipment and processes to manufacturing sites globally.
• Define calibration, maintenance, and validation requirements for production test systems.
• Ensure production test solutions are scalable and capable of supporting volume manufacturing.
• Support qualification, validation, and release of production test systems.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams across multiple international locations.
• Provide technical leadership during prototype builds, pilot production, and product launches.
• Support supplier qualification and manufacturing transfer activities globally.
• Travel internationally to support implementation, validation, and launch activities.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Engineering, Product Validation, NPI, or related technical environments.
• Experience developing product verification and validation plans.
• Strong experience designing or implementing automated test systems and test fixtures.
• Proven experience supporting product development and production launch activities.
• Strong understanding of Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

• Experience in power electronics, instrumentation, industrial equipment, or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with National Instruments, LabVIEW, Python, TestStand, or similar test platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and automated data collection.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is advantageous.

• Leading test engineering activities for new product introductions.
• Designing production test systems, fixtures, and automated test solutions.
• Supporting pilot builds and global product launches.
• Driving Design for Testability (DFT), DFMEA, and PFMEA activities.
• Collaborating with international engineering and operations teams.
• Supporting manufacturing transfer and industrialization activities globally.

• Strong NPI and product validation experience.
• Excellent test strategy and test development capability.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience implementing automated test systems.
• Structured and data-driven problem solver.
• Comfortable working across cultures and international teams.
• Passion for product quality, technology, and continuous improvement.

Us?

• Work on global new product introductions.
• Influence product quality from the earliest design stages.
• International collaboration and travel opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced testing technologies and automation.
• Career growth within a global operations and engineering organization.

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