New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer Full Time NEW

Title: New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer
Location : Tampa Bay area, FL (100% Onsite Position Monday-Friday)
Target Start Date:  ASAP
Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Salary : $83,000-$98,000 (DOE)

Summary
Our client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of consumer and safety products, is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team at their high-tech manufacturing, engineering, and product development facility in the Tampa area. NPI Test Engineer plays a key role in transitioning new products from development into full-scale manufacturing by designing and implementing robust test solutions. This role partners cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure products are testable, reliable, and production-ready, while driving improvements in quality, yield, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop test strategies, plans, and procedures for new product introductions.
• Design and implement functional, in-circuit, and system-level test solutions.
• Lead validation and deployment of test systems for prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Analyze test data to identify failures, root causes, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support Design for Testability (DFT) and participate in design/process reviews (e.g., PFMEA).
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure seamless product and test process transfer to production.
• Drive improvements in test yield, cycle time, and overall product quality.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, validation requirements, and documentation practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. BSEE is preferred, but not a hard requirement.
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering within an NPI or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PCB-level testing (in-circuit and functional test systems).
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand or similar).
• Ability to analyze data and perform root cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• BS Electrical Engineering
• Background in electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and production test environments.

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