Global NPI Test Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Global NPI Test Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across our international engineering and manufacturing operations.

This role is focused on developing and implementing robust test strategies validation methodologies and production test systems to ensure new products meet quality reliability regulatory and customer requirements from concept through production launch.

The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure products are designed for testability manufacturability and long-term reliability.

This is a highly collaborative international role requiring strong technical capability structured problem-solving skills and fluent English communication skills both written and verbal.

Unlike traditional production test roles this position is primarily focused on new product development test architecture product validation and launch readiness rather than routine production support.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction & Validation

• Lead test engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through production launch.
• Develop product verification and validation strategies to ensure compliance with customer regulatory and performance requirements.
• Support EVT DVT PVT pilot builds and manufacturing launch activities.
• Ensure test requirements are identified early in the product development process.
• Drive Design for Testability (DFT) reviews with product development teams.

Test Development & Automation

• Define and develop production test strategies for new products.
• Design specify and implement test fixtures test equipment and automated test solutions.
• Develop test plans test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Support functional electrical environmental reliability and system-level testing activities.
• Drive implementation of automated testing solutions to improve coverage repeatability and efficiency.

Risk Management & Product Quality

• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities to identify product and test-related risks.
• Develop robust fault detection and error-proofing strategies within production test processes.
• Analyze test data and identify product process or design weaknesses.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future product and test designs.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Production Test Readiness

• Support transfer of test equipment and processes to manufacturing sites globally.
• Define calibration maintenance and validation requirements for production test systems.
• Ensure production test solutions are scalable and capable of supporting volume manufacturing.
• Support qualification validation and release of production test systems.

Cross-Functional Global Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain and Operations teams across multiple international locations.
• Provide technical leadership during prototype builds pilot production and product launches.
• Support supplier qualification and manufacturing transfer activities globally.
• Travel internationally to support implementation validation and launch activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Electronics Engineering Mechatronics Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Engineering Product Validation NPI or related technical environments.
• Experience developing product verification and validation plans.
• Strong experience designing or implementing automated test systems and test fixtures.
• Proven experience supporting product development and production launch activities.
• Strong understanding of Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Fluent English communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred

• Experience in power electronics instrumentation industrial equipment or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW Python TestStand or similar test platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and automated data collection.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is advantageous.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading test engineering activities for new product introductions.
• Designing production test systems fixtures and automated test solutions.
• Supporting pilot builds and global product launches.
• Driving Design for Testability (DFT) DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
• Collaborating with international engineering and operations teams.
• Supporting manufacturing transfer and industrialization activities globally.

What Were Looking For

• Strong NPI and product validation experience.
• Excellent test strategy and test development capability.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience implementing automated test systems.
• Structured and data-driven problem solver.
• Comfortable working across cultures and international teams.
• Passion for product quality technology and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Work on global new product introductions.
• Influence product quality from the earliest design stages.
• International collaboration and travel opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced testing technologies and automation.
• Career growth within a global operations and engineering organization.