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In this role you will lead Manufacturing Test organization responsible for manufacturing test strategy, automated test equipment, test software development, production data systems, engineering laboratories, and factory test deployment. This leader will be primarily working on Home product portfolio that involves our Solar & Storage, Interconnect Controls & PowerGen products.\nYou will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of software developers, test engineers, designers, and technicians supporting PCBA Functional Test, End-of-Line (EOL) Test, Safety Test, and Run-In/Burn-In systems across internal and contract manufacturing sites.\nPreferred location: Reno NV, (Santa Moncia OR Waukesha WI as options)\nEssential Responsibilities:\nTeam Leadership\nLead and develop a team of manufacturing test engineers, software developers, and designers.\nEstablish organization strategy, technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and annual objectives.\nManage departmental budgets, capital investments, contractors, and external suppliers.\nDrive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.\nManufacturing Test Engineering\nDefine manufacturing test strategies for power electronics, energy storage, controls, and Clean Energy products.\nLead development and deployment of PCBA Functional Test, End-of-Line Test, HiPot/Safety Test, and Run-In/Burn-In systems.\nEstablish standardized test architectures, specifications, coverage requirements, and deployment processes.\nSupport factory launches, production ramp-ups, and test-system transfers across manufacturing sites.\nLead development of manufacturing test software and automation solutions.\nOversee applications utilizing Golang, Python, C#, LabVIEW, Linux, PLCs, and industrial automation technologies.\nEnsure integration of test systems with MES, databases, traceability systems, and manufacturing infrastructure.\nImprove test coverage, uptime, first-pass yield, cycle time, and diagnostic capabilities through automation and software innovation.\nData Analytics & Traceability\nLead development of manufacturing test dashboards, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.\nDrive use of ClickHouse, Grafana, Power BI, and other tools for yield, throughput, failure analysis, and factory performance monitoring.\nEstablish data-driven approaches for root cause analysis, quality improvement, and production optimization.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nPartner with Product Engineering, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.\nDrive Design-for-Test (DFT) initiatives and manufacturing test readiness for new products.\nLead manufacturing test support at internal factories and contract manufacturers globally\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering; Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.\n10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing test, automation, software development, or electronics manufacturing.\n5+ years of engineering leadership experience.\nExperience with automated test equipment, production software, and high-volume manufacturing environments.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with energy storage, power electronics, inverters, or embedded systems.\nExperience with Golang, Python, C#, LabVIEW, Linux, SQL databases, and industrial communication protocols.\nExperience with SIL/HIL systems, automated test equipment, and production analytics platforms.\nExperience supporting NPI and contract manufacturing operations.\nFamiliarity with CAN, Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, and other embedded communication protocols.\nNo 3rd parties or agencies at this time.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. 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