Operations NPI Test Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical test engineering for New Product Introductions (NPI) in high-volume mobile device manufacturing, focusing on robotics, vision systems, and automation solutions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (manufacturing test & automation)
Builds
High-volume manufacturing test stations, robotics cells, and vision-based inspection systems for consumer electronics
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
mechanical engineering, robotics integration, machine vision, statistical process control (GR&R, SPC, CPK), failure analysis, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), project management, vendor management
Preferred skills
industrial robotics platforms (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, UR), machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), statistical validation tools (DOE), automation solution deployment
Technologies
ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, UR, Cognex, Keyence, GR&R, SPC, CPK, DOE
Responsibilities
Plan and execute NPI test strategies for global manufacturing sites; review fixture and robotic cell designs; conduct failure analysis and resolve mechanical/automation issues; provide technical leadership to system integrators and vendors; present program status updates to executive teams; drive improvements in mechanical and automation processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC