Job Details
Posted 19 September, 2026
Job Id: 630862
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Technical Lead
Job Description
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Technical Lead
Are you a seasoned engineering professional with a passion for driving innovation in automated testing? Join our forward-thinking team as an Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Technical Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our manufacturing excellence. This hybrid role offers the unique opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects, collaborate across continents, and influence production-line success — all within a dynamic and supportive environment.
As an ATE Technical Lead, you will define test strategies, guide hardware architecture decisions, and spearhead the integration and deployment of automated test systems across manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and external manufacturing partners, ensuring seamless technical alignment, issue resolution, and process optimization. Your leadership will directly impact production quality, yield improvements, and scalable ATE solutions.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience with ATE system integration, development, validation, deployment, and production support
- Proven leadership in multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects
- Extensive expertise with hardware systems, embedded interfaces, networks, instrumentation, debugging, and system-level integration
- Proficiency with National Instruments TestStand, automated test development, and related platforms
- Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in test automation, debugging, data processing, and system integration
- Analytical capabilities for test data analysis, failure investigation, and process improvement
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with Linux-based systems, command-line tools, and SQL databases
- Knowledge of manufacturing databases, production data pipelines, and engineering data analysis tools
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet
- Experience with fixture design, tester safety, calibration, and production maintainability
- Understanding of server, platform, and test station management in production environments
- Prior experience working with subcontractors, external vendors, and procurement processes in manufacturing settings
Preferred Education and Experience:
- B.Sc. or higher in a relevant technical discipline
- At least 5 years’ experience in automation and test systems within a manufacturing environment
If you’re ready to lead cutting-edge testing initiatives and make a tangible impact on manufacturing quality, we encourage you to apply now. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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