Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer - SMT / MLB

Experience Level: 10-15 Years.

Qualification: BE / B-Tech

About Tata Electronics

Tata Electronics is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly and Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans for new products, specifying required stages and quality checkpoints to meet customer specifications
• Select, install, and validate test equipment and software for production lines, ensuring readiness for pilot runs
• Work with design and engineering teams to optimize products for testability, integrating testing into NPI processes
• Monitor trial and initial production results, troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and improve efficiency and reliability
• Assist with RFQs by estimating test requirements and ensuring project specifications match customer expectations
• Oversee test strategy and implementation for production lines launched via Business Development.
• Define, deploy, and maintain test equipment and processes for new products, ensuring robust testing and quality from launch
• Evaluate Design for Test (DFT) during RFQ and design phases
• Install and qualify test stations
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into production

Must-Have Skills

• Skilled in comprehensive PCBA testing (ICT, Flying Probe, AOI, AXI, functional), troubleshooting, and DFT analysis
• Experienced in statistical methods to reduce false fails and enhance test efficiency
• Proficient with ATE tools, fixture design, and reliability testing
• Effective at process improvement to reduce cycle time and increase yield
• Domain expertise in electronics manufacturing understanding the workflows of PCB assembly test in an EMS setting
• Familiarity with industry standards and quality systems (e.g., IPC-A-610 for PCB acceptability, ISO 9001) to ensure test processes meet compliance and customer requirements
• Able to contribute technical input during pre-sales/RFQ phases (estimating test equipment needs, cycle time, manpower for new projects).
• Willingness to adapt in a dynamic, customer-driven environment and handle multiple project priorities
• Occasional travel for equipment buy-offs or customer meetings as needed