Test Quality Engineer
@HYVE Solutions, missions to help customers, business partners, and employees achieve success through shared goals, strategies, resources and technology solutions.
The Test Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, reliability, and compliance of product testing processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role develops and maintains test quality standards, validates test methods and equipment, analyzes test performance data, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Test Quality Management
Develop, implement, and maintain test quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Ensure manufacturing test processes consistently detect defects and verify product functionality.
Review and approve test plans, test specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Monitor test process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Test Process Validation
Lead validation and qualification of manufacturing test equipment and automated test systems.
Verify test coverage and ensure alignment with product quality requirements.
Assess risks associated with test processes and implement appropriate controls.
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Analyze test yield, failure trends, escape rates, false failures, and defect data.
Perform statistical analysis to improve test effectiveness and process capability.
Lead initiatives to reduce test escapes, improve first-pass yield (FPY), and enhance test reliability.
Develop dashboards and quality metrics to monitor test performance.
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
Investigate test failures and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Lead root cause analysis utilizing 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, and DOE techniques.
Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support containment activities and disposition of nonconforming products.
Equipment & Test System Quality
Ensure test equipment calibration and maintenance requirements are met.
Evaluate new test technologies and improvements to existing test systems.
Collaborate with Test Engineering teams to optimize test strategies and coverage.
Support software and hardware changes affecting manufacturing test systems.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Ensure compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits.
Maintain accurate quality records, validation documentation, and test reports.
Support change control and risk management activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Design Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and production readiness reviews.
Provide technical guidance on test quality requirements during product development and manufacturing transfer.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience
5-8 years of experience in test engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or product validation.
Experience with automated test equipment, manufacturing test systems, or product validation processes.
Experience in electronics, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
Technical Skills
Test Method Validation
Automated Test Equipment
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
Design of Experiments (DOE)
PFMEA and Control Plans
Reliability Testing and Failure Analysis
Data Analysis using Excel, Minitab, JMP, SQL, or similar tools
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions
Strong project management and organizational skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
First Pass Yield (FPY)
Test Escape Rate
Test Coverage Effectiveness
False Failure Rate
Defect Detection Rate
Customer Quality Incidents
CAPA Closure and Effectiveness
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $101,000-125,000 annually.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.
@ HYVE Solutions, we believe employees are our greatest asset and we empower them to make a difference in our business. Diversity and inclusion make us all better. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.