Locations: Houston (IB3)
Business Units: CESBG
Job Classification: Exempt
SummaryThe Test & Failure Analysis (FA) Engineering Assistant Manager oversees and coordinates test and failure analysis activities for both existing and new products. This role is responsible for driving efficient and reliable test operations, ensuring compliance with customer, quality, and EHS requirements, and providing strong technical and leadership to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, supervise, and coordinate engineers, technicians, and operators within the Test & FA organization.
- Determine staffing requirements, required competencies, and training needs to support operational demands.
- Support recruitment, performance management, coaching, and ongoing development of team members.
- Ensure the availability, reliability, and effective operation of test equipment, fixtures, and related systems.
- Provide technical and operational support to manufacturing areas related to testing and FA activities.
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance test and failure analysis processes for current and new products.
- Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and repair-related activities.
- Ensure all test and FA processes comply with customer specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a technical escalation point for complex production and quality issues.
- Provide technical and operational support to manufacturing areas related to testing and FA activities.
- Ensure adherence to customer requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures.
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Basic Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with SMT, PCB assembly, or high-volume manufacturing
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and able to support production environment needs
Preferred Qualifications• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role in an electronic manufacturing environment
• Experience with Linux, Python, C++, and Commands
Practical experience with Test, Repair, and failure analysis processes
Strong leadership, organizational, and delegation skills
Education and Experience- High School Diploma (minimum)
- Technical or Engineering Degree is preferred**