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MKS Inc. · 1 week ago

Principal PCBA Test Engineer

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $186K/yr

8+ years exp

MKS Inc. is seeking a Principal PCBA Test Engineer to lead the design, development, and documentation of automated test systems for electronic assemblies. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and manufacturability of PCBAs through collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, as well as providing technical support to contract manufacturers.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations) to ensure PCBA assemblies meet design and quality standards

Define and implement PCBA test strategies, including DFM/DFT reviews during NPI

Design, develop, and document automated test systems, fixtures, and software for contract manufacturers

Validate and troubleshoot automated test systems and UUT issues using LabVIEW/TestStand

Support global contract manufacturers with remote training, troubleshooting, and process optimization

Lead ICT development and qualification of test fixtures, equipment, and software for production environments

Analyze test data, drive root-cause analysis, and continuously improve test coverage, fault isolation, and throughput

Maintain revision control, documentation, and review supplier changes (PCNs, Gage R&R) for test processes

Conduct DFM/DFT reviews and oversee supplier DFM reviews for NPI. Conduct Design for Testability (DFT) DFM / DFT reviews during New Product Introduction (NPI)

Participate in design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices (process / chemistries)

Qualification

PCBA test automationDFT principlesDFM principlesPCBA manufacturing processesSchematic capture applicationsAutomated test system designTest fixture designProject planningVendor managementTechnical support

Required

Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering

8+ years' experience in PCBA functional test program set (hardware & software) design and test automation, ideally in a high mix, low volume environment is required

Subject matter expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes, SMT, PCBA test methodologies & inspection, PCBA design and board chemistry. In depth knowledge of IPC standards related to PCBA manufacturing

Experience with schematic capture and analysis applications such as Mentor Graphics/PADS, and OrCAD are required

Experience with automated test system design, test fixture design for low noise analog PCB's and high-speed digital PCB's and software development is required

Experience with DFT (Design for Test) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles is required

Experience managing vendors and external design partners, as well as providing training and technical support to contract manufacturers (CMs) both onsite and remotely, is required

Ability to create detailed project plans is required