PCBA Test Engineer

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At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure - delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.

Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.

Job Summary

The PCBA Test Engineer owns end-to-end manufacturing test readiness for complex hardware platforms, ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and high-quality PCBA test solutions from early design through high-volume production.

This role leads execution across ICT, Boundary Scan (BST), and production test, driving DFT enforcement, fixture development, test coverage, and production readiness. The engineer partners closely with hardware design teams, contract manufacturers (CMs), and test vendors to deliver robust test infrastructure aligned to aggressive program schedules and yield targets.

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test Ownership

Own development and deployment of ICT and BST test solutions for pilot and production

Define and integrate device programming requirements into manufacturing test

Ensure complete PCBA-level test coverage, power-up validation, and defect screening

DFT & Design Engagement

Drive DFT compliance from schematic through layout, ensuring testable designs

Review test coverage (testprep) and design data to close testability gaps early

Partner with design teams to resolve probe access, coverage, and programming constraints

Fixture & Vendor Management

Lead ICT/BST fixture development, including quotes, scheduling, and build execution

Manage fixture vendors and test houses to ensure on-time delivery to pilot and production

Provide design data and technical support for fixture bring-up and debug

Production Readiness & Execution

Ensure test readiness for pilot and manufacturing ramp, aligned to program milestones

Drive cross-functional execution with CMs, vendors, and internal engineering teams

Support test station setup, validation, and production deployment

Yield & Continuous Improvement

Drive FPY improvement, defect reduction, and test optimization using production data

Lead debug, failure analysis, and root cause resolution across manufacturing

Optimize test time, coverage, and overall manufacturing efficiency

Lifecycle Support

Own post-release test support, fixture improvements, and issue resolution

Ensure long-term test stability, scalability, and cost optimization

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

10–12+ years relevant experience

Strong foundation in hardware systems and PCB design principles

Proven experience with ICT, BST, and manufacturing test development

Experience driving DFT compliance and test coverage in PCBA designs

Hands-on experience with fixture development and vendor coordination

Strong debug, failure analysis, and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environments

Experience working with contract manufacturers and external partners

Ability to lead cross-functional execution with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications

Deep expertise in ICT fixture development and test coverage optimization

Strong knowledge of boundary scan (JTAG) and scan-based testing

Experience with test coverage analysis and DFT validation workflows

Familiarity with fixture vendor processes and manufacturing test tools

Experience integrating programming flows into ICT environments

Understanding of high-speed design constraints and testability tradeoffs

Experience supporting pilot builds, ramp, and manufacturing readiness milestones

Exposure to yield improvement and test optimization initiatives

Experience contributing to DFT standards or design guidelines

Core Competencies

Manufacturing Test Ownership – Delivers test readiness aligned to program milestones

DFT Expertise – Ensures scalable, testable hardware designs

Cross-Functional Leadership – Aligns design, manufacturing, and vendors

Technical Problem Solving – Drives root cause and resolution in production

Execution Excellence – Delivers under aggressive schedules with high quality

Data-Driven Improvement – Improves yield and efficiency through analytics

Communication & Influence – Engages effectively across engineering and operations

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 220,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment - you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed - they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. now.

Submitting an application

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