Lead Production Test Engineer

$108,000 - $137,700/Yr

Saab International AB - East Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Senior

East Syracuse, NY

10,001+ employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Production Test Engineer at Saab Inc.'s Surveillance U.S. Division will play a crucial role in leading a team of engineers and technicians in a collaborative and hands-on environment. This position focuses on developing and implementing effective testing methods for electronic products in a manufacturing setting, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the production process. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and exposure to new technologies and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Production Test Engineers and Production Test Technicians to meet business objectives.
• Integrate, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment in a production environment.
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and document specifications and procedures for new products.
• Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components.
• Drive production testing development to take into account testability, efficiency, and quality during the requirements definition phase of a program.
• Efficiently diagnose problem areas, identify root cause, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Provide mentoring and broad technical guidance/coaching including lessons learned, viewed as an expert in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or Associate's degree with significant experience) in Technical or Engineering field is required.
• 10+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic products in a Manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in problem decomposition, root cause analysis, and risk analysis using common diagnostic test equipment and software tools.
• Experience with software and hardware integration and test methodologies.
• Experience implementing new test processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across disciplines and organizations.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.
• Familiar with electronic assembly industry standards such as IPC610, IPC620, and J-STD-001.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match