Kidde Global Solutions ยท 5 days ago
New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer
Bradenton, FL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expKidde Global Solutions is a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions, committed to innovation and quality. The New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer will drive both strategic and tactical execution of NPI activities, ensuring successful product transfers from development to full-scale production.
Building MaterialPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Collaborate with R&D, Design, and Manufacturing teams to define test requirements for new products
Design and develop test plans, procedures, and fixtures for functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing
Lead the implementation and validation of test systems for pilot and production builds
Support prototype and pilot builds, ensuring BOM accuracy, process documentation, and issue resolution
Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and opportunities for process improvement
Participate in design and process reviews, including PFMEA and control plan development
Support Design for Testability (DFT) initiatives to ensure efficient and effective test coverage
Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to transfer test processes and ensure readiness for volume production
Maintain documentation for test procedures, equipment calibration, and validation reports
Drive continuous improvement in test yield, cycle time, and cost
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or NPI environment
2+ years of Experience with PCB-level in-circuit testing (e.g., Agilent, Spea, Checksum), functional test systems, and data acquisition hardware
Preferred
BS Electrical Engineering or related field
Strong knowledge of functional test methodologies, instrumentation, and automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand)
Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles, lean manufacturing, and quality systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Solid technical and theoretical background in electronics
Experience in product and process development for the electronics/electro-mechanical industry, including circuit board assembly and test processes
Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
401(k) with employer match
EAP assistance
And more
Company
Kidde Global Solutions
Kidde Global Solutions supplies fire protection and life safety products for commercial and residential use.
Founded in 2024Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase