Job Family:Engineering
Job Description:General Description:The Astemo facility in Kentucky manufactures automotive electronic control units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems.
Position Summary:The
Senior ICT Test Engineer serves as a key technical leader responsible for defining and executing test strategy, design, development, and continuous improvement efforts focused on
In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems within the manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all electronic sub-assemblies meet stringent quality, reliability, and customer requirements through the deployment of robust ICT equipment, processes, and methodologies.
The Senior ICT Test Engineer will also play a critical part in mentoring junior engineers, driving cross-functional collaboration with design, NPI, and manufacturing teams, and providing advanced expertise in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and test optimization. This position is essential for maintaining high manufacturing yields, improving test coverage, and supporting ongoing product and process excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
Test Development & Implementation- Design, develop, and validate automated In-Circuit test systems for electronic assemblies and finished products.
- Create test procedures, test fixtures, and software to support production requirements.
- Implement Design for Test (DFT) strategies in collaboration with product development teams.
- Ensure Test coverage requirements align with design specifications and customer expectations
Manufacturing Support- Provide technical leadership in solving complex test and product-related issues on the production floor.
- Analyze test data, identify failure trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure test equipment uptime and compliance with calibration and maintenance schedules.
Continuous Improvement- Responsible for the First Pass Yield metric for ICT machines.
- Lead initiatives to optimize test efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve test coverage.
- Drive automation, standardization, and digitalization of test processes.
- Evaluate and implement new test technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.
Leadership & Mentoring:- Act as a technical mentor to junior test engineers and technicians.
- Provide guidance on troubleshooting methodologies, best practices, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in ICT test engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency with ICT platforms such as Keysight 3070, Teradyne TestStation, or equivalent systems.
- Experience 6+ years in electronic testing within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrates participative management in problem solving.
- Ability to analyze test data and drive root-cause/failure analysis.
- Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications:- Programming languages: Python, .NET, C# LabVIEW.
- Experience in Electronic circuit design and circuit debugging.
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience; Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.
- Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-2221).
- Prior engineering experience in automotive / manufacturing environment. Strong computer skills. Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
- Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
- Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
