PCBA EOL Test Engineer

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• $95K — $115K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar
  • 5+ years experience with PCBA functional test systems
  • Skilled in test automation programming (Python, LabVIEW)
  • Knowledgeable in embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with test fixture design for PCBA
  • Familiarity with bench lab equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes)
  • Experience with EOL test deployment at contract manufacturers

Responsibilities

  • Define PCBA test strategies with engineering teams
  • Develop and automate test scripts using Python or LabVIEW
  • Design and build functional test fixtures and custom hardware
  • Write and maintain test specifications and reports
  • Support validation of new PCBA designs and identify issues
  • Collaborate with manufacturers to deploy test systems
  • Analyze test data to improve test coverage and quality
  • Investigate PCBA failures and coordinate corrective actions

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with engineering teams
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing
  • Hands-on involvement with cutting-edge technology
  • Engagement with contract manufacturers for real-world impact
  • Possibility of professional development through challenges in the role
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define PCBA test strategies and coverage requirements in collaboration with electrical and firmware engineering teams

  • Develop test scripts and automation using Python, LabVIEW, or similar environments interfacing via UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet

  • Design and build functional test fixtures including bed-of-nails, boundary scan, and custom interface hardware

  • Write and maintain test specifications, test reports, and traceability documentation

  • Support bring-up and validation of new PCBA designs; identify and escalate test escapes and yield issues

  • Collaborate with contract manufacturers to deploy test systems at supplier sites and support production ramp

  • Analyze test data and yield trends to drive continuous improvement in test coverage and manufacturing quality

  • Investigate and disposition PCBA failures; coordinate root cause analysis and corrective action with engineering teams

  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment including power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and ATE


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field

  • 5+ years of experience developing and deploying PCBA functional test systems in a production environment

  • Proficiency with test automation programming in Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent

  • Experience with embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet)

  • Hands-on experience designing test fixtures and interface hardware for PCBA functional test

  • Familiarity with bench lab equipment: DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems

  • Experience supporting EOL test deployment at contract manufacturers

  • Strong analytical and debugging skills with ability to isolate failures at the board and component level


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with high-voltage or battery management system PCBAs

  • Background in automotive or defense electronics manufacturing (IATF 16949, AS9100)

  • Familiarity with ICT and boundary scan (JTAG) test methodologies

  • Experience with MES/traceability systems and test data management platforms

  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards and PCBA quality inspection

  • Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing yield analysis


* Ladders Estimates

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