Test Lead

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test PM to lead, coordinate, and oversee cross-functional testing efforts for server and switch design programs. This role involves ensuring test readiness, driving execution, escalating issues, and managing progress across multiple test domains such as system integration, reliability, thermal, compliance, signal integrity, power, and electrical testing. The Test PM will be the central contact for planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring test milestones are met to support overall program success. (#LI-CT1)

Detailed Description

• Test Planning and Readiness
  • Collaborate with functional teams to define and maintain the overall test program scope, objectives, deliverables, and required test accessories such as fixtures and supporting test equipment. 
  • Drive comprehensive test plans, schedules, and resource requirements, as well as reviewing and approving test plans and reports.
• Testing Execution & Coordination
  • Lead and coordinate test activities among various functional teams, including system integration, reliability, thermal, compliance, signal integrity, power, and electrical test groups.
  • Create a test dashboard to monitor test progress against plan; track milestones, risks, and dependencies.
  • Facilitate effective communication between test teams, design teams, and program management.
• Issue Management
  • Drive proactive issue identification and escalation.
  • Track and ensure timely resolution of test-related issues.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action closure.
• Reporting
  • Provide regular test status updates and progress reports to management and stakeholders.
  • Track and present metrics such as readiness, coverage, pass/fail rates and defect trends.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware test validation or test program management.
• A strong understanding of cross-function test domains, including reliability, thermal, compliance, SI, power, electrical.
• Experience in issue triage, root cause analysis, and driving debug to closure.
• Hands on experience with lab equipment e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, power analyzer, etc.
• Strong technical foundation in test methodologies, hardware validation, measurement techniques and debug practices.  
• Proficiency in statistics and data analysis with proven reporting skills.
• A proven track record in project management of complex test initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Familiarity with test equipment, automation frameworks, and compliance standards is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
   

Typical Experience

• 10+ years.

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.