Electrical Test Engineer

Job description

Electrical Test Engineer Job Description

The Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical testing processes (including ICT, FCT, and RF testing) in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role drives yield improvement, performs advanced troubleshooting on hardware and software test systems, and ensures strict adherence to worldwide quality and manufacturing standards (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949). The engineer will also lead root-cause analysis investigations and mentor test technicians.

Specific Responsibilities

Test Process Optimization: Monitor and optimize In-Circuit Test (ICT) and Functional Test (FCT) processes to ensure high efficiency, reliability, and coverage.

Yield & Quality Improvement

Analyze daily/weekly test yield data (using SPC, Cp/Cpk, and Pareto charts) to identify defect trends, drive corrective actions, and continuously improve first-pass yield (FPY).

Advanced Troubleshooting

Perform component-level hardware and software troubleshooting on test systems, fixtures, and failed assemblies to minimize production downtime.

Standard & Compliance

Ensure test systems and processes comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and/or IATF 16949 standards. Conduct Gage R&R studies and maintain calibration standards.

Root Cause Analysis

Lead investigations into major test failures and customer returns using structured methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys), collaborating with Quality and Production teams to implement CAPA.

Documentation

Author and maintain test specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), fixture schematics, preventive maintenance schedules, and calibration guidelines.

Team Guidance & Training

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and training to test technicians on debugging techniques, rework standards, and ESD-safe handling procedures.