Senior Manager, Test Solutions Engineering (m/f/x)

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

The Test Engineering Team is part of the Technical Order Fulfillment Organization of Keysight in Boeblingen. It has the following main objectives:

• Development of automated test solutions for new components, products and systems in the domains Photonics / Fiber-Optical communication and High-Speed BERT / AWG.
• Maintain and improve the test platform and the related IT infrastructure to support the best-in-class execution of NPIs (New Product Introduction).

Our customers are the local Optical Technology center, the local R&D teams, Keysight Labs and R&D teams worldwide and the Keysight Service Centers.

As engineering manager for Test Solutions and Test Platform, you lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, and you are a key contributor for successful product and technology introductions.

Your assignment includes:

• Leading and developing the engineering team along the product lifecycle, including test engineers for Photonics and High-Speed digital and SW engineers for platform development & tools, IT infrastructure and Data Analytics.
• Own KPIs like Test Time / Reliability / robustness, Test Cost, Test Process yield.
• Facilitate Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Cross-Functional teams
• Act as partner for manufacturing teams and R&D teams, provide the right skills long-term.
• Provide innovative test solutions during component / product process development, qualification, which ensure scaling from prototype to volume production.
• Introducing tools, automation, and software-driven manufacturing concepts and solutions.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives, translating technology roadmaps into executable engineering plans.
• Building a strong engineering culture focused on technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• M. Sc. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, photonics, physics, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in optical, electro-optical, semiconductor, or high-frequency technology development or manufacturing, or in Technical IT infrastructure environments
• Proven people-leadership experience leading engineering teams in a high-tech environment.
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: measurement technology, data analytics, SW design, SW development tool chain, IT infrastructure
• Experience owning process and product quality over the full product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting product introductions and technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing process development, yield management, reliability, and quality methodologies.
• Ability to operate effectively across global, cross-site engineering and manufacturing networks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across disciplines, cultures, and seniority levels.
• Fluent in English and German

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The Test Engineering Team is part of the Technical Order Fulfillment Organization of Keysight in Boeblingen. It has the following main objectives:

• Development of automated test solutions for new components, products and systems in the domains Photonics / Fiber-Optical communication and High-Speed BERT / AWG.
• Maintain and improve the test platform and the related IT infrastructure to support the best-in-class execution of NPIs (New Product Introduction).

Our customers are the local Optical Technology center, the local R&D teams, Keysight Labs and R&D teams worldwide and the Keysight Service Centers.

As engineering manager for Test Solutions and Test Platform, you lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, and you are a key contributor for successful product and technology introductions.

Your assignment includes:

• Leading and developing the engineering team along the product lifecycle, including test engineers for Photonics and High-Speed digital and SW engineers for platform development & tools, IT infrastructure and Data Analytics.
• Own KPIs like Test Time / Reliability / robustness, Test Cost, Test Process yield.
• Facilitate Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Cross-Functional teams
• Act as partner for manufacturing teams and R&D teams, provide the right skills long-term.
• Provide innovative test solutions during component / product process development, qualification, which ensure scaling from prototype to volume production.
• Introducing tools, automation, and software-driven manufacturing concepts and solutions.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives, translating technology roadmaps into executable engineering plans.
• Building a strong engineering culture focused on technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• M. Sc. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, photonics, physics, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in optical, electro-optical, semiconductor, or high-frequency technology development or manufacturing, or in Technical IT infrastructure environments
• Proven people-leadership experience leading engineering teams in a high-tech environment.
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: measurement technology, data analytics, SW design, SW development tool chain, IT infrastructure
• Experience owning process and product quality over the full product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting product introductions and technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing process development, yield management, reliability, and quality methodologies.
• Ability to operate effectively across global, cross-site engineering and manufacturing networks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across disciplines, cultures, and seniority levels.
• Fluent in English and German

Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***