Board Test Engineer
Core
Develop and deploy board and PCBA hardware tests to expose manufacturing defects in advanced circuit boards and turn complex designs into reliable products.
Role type
Senior IC hardware test engineer (board/PCBA)
Builds
Board-level and PCBA diagnostic tools and test solutions for advanced electronic assemblies
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / PCB design / Electronic assembly
Required skills
Digital electronics fundamentals, Board/PCBA hardware testing experience, Manufacturing test for advanced electronic systems, Surface-mount technology (SMT) knowledge, PCB manufacturing processes and failure mechanisms, Automated optical inspection (AOI) and automated X-ray inspection (AXI) capabilities, Component-level electronic defect diagnosis
Preferred skills
Experience with boundary scan, Embedded functional test development, Cross-functional collaboration with design and manufacturing teams
Technologies
Boundary scan, Embedded functional tests, AOI, AXI, SMT, PCB manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
Examine PCB testability and susceptibility to manufacturing defects, Define and develop test solutions including boundary scan and embedded functional tests, Support tests in factories and the field, Collaborate with Hardware Design, Manufacturing Operations, and contract electronics manufacturers, Diagnose electronic defects to component level, Challenge gaps in test coverage and drive improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC