Hardware Engineering Manager jobs in Kentucky

Hardware Test Manager (Direct Hire)

Nicholasville, KY

Job Requisition: 7180

Description for Hardware Test Manager:

The Hardware Test Manager is responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers and test technicians as they develop as they develop and execute testing solutions for electrical hardware. This testing would include functional testing as well as in-circuit testing for electronics. This person will also be hands on and execute test processes on their own.

Responsibilities for Hardware Test Manager:

• Manages and oversees the requirements gathering, documentation, design, build, validation, implementation, change control, version control and on-going quality assurance of inhouse testing devices including related purchased or written inhouse software.
• Works with customers to co-develop test systems or implement existing customer developed test systems.
• Ensures test software is developed to current industry standards.
• Manages and implements the appropriate testing traceability in coordination with the currently implemented Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to capture the required test data for units under test.
• Ensures testing equipment is functioning to documented requirements to prevent false results.
• Performs yield and tester quality analysis to implement continual improvements for both the test devices/software and test procedures.
• Manages the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components, or modifications to testers and procedures.
• Acts as an advisor to the test engineering team regarding projects, tasks and operations.
• Acts as the liaison to other engineering functions and other functional groups.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Hires, trains, and mentors other engineers and supporting staff.
• Ensures the test engineering group continues professional development to remain knowledgeable as technology changes.
• Works with other functional groups to improve manufacturing processes and yields.
• Interacts and effectively communicates with customers and co-workers at all levels.

Requirements for Hardware Test Manager:

• BA/BS in Engineering or relevant field
• Supervisory experience
• Experience writing and managing software development for test applications utilizing C, C#, .Net, Visual Basic, SQL, Labview or other current industry standard programming languages and tools.
• Project management experience for testing or other device development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• In depth knowledge of corporate risk management practices
• High attention to detail
• Strong leadership and organizational skills