Job Description:
System Integration Test Lead
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the preparation and execution of test readiness activities, including managing the transition from Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) to final assembly across all phases of product New Product Introduction (NPI) development
• Plan, execute, and complete dry runs to ensure manufacturing test readiness for NPI builds, identifying potential issues before full production
• Quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve any test-related issues that arise during the build process, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining timelines
• Create and implement strategic plans for addressing problems, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Regularly track and report on the status of test progress, readiness, and outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
• Continuously refine and improve test processes and methodologies to enhance quality, efficiency, and product maturity, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Ensure product test quality standard and manufacturing criteria are met
Minimum Qualifications
• 1+ years of professional experience with a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
• Hands on experience from academic projects, internships, or early industry work with PCB or embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, or FPGAs
• NPI familiarity or clear readiness to lead NPI testing
• Familiarity with test validation and statistical methods (Six Sigma concepts and Gage R&R) to assess test robustness
• Programming or scripting experience for test automation or data analysis, Python or C preferred with ability to parse and summarize test logs
• Strategic testing mindset with strong failure analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and leadership skills with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Strong system and hardware fundamentals (Circuits, power electronics)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead & thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting
• Self-motivated and proactive with strong critical thinking
• Proficient in macOS and iOS
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience or interest in consumer electronics and accessory specific test concerns
• Exposure to cross functional team collaboration and work with international OEM partners
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART
• Familiarity with manufacturing test methodologies, including hardware and software test validation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Program management exposure is a plus
• Exposure to one or more of the following: Acoustics, Display, Touch, Imaging Sensors, Motion Sensors, PCBA, Power, or Battery
• Experience with embedded system integration and development
Type: Full Time
Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid, Tuesdays - Thursdays Onsite)
Pate Rate Range: $50/h - 60/h (DOE)
*Relocation assistance can be offered based on individual needs and circumstances*
Submit resume to jobs@OSIengineering.com