Engineering Team Lead

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Team Lead specializing in R&D, Product Testing, and Validation. The role demands leadership in product verification, hardware and PCB testing, IoT functionality validation, reliability assessments, and quality control efforts. Collaboration spans across various departments including R&D, hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality control to guarantee that all products satisfy stringent functional, safety, performance, and reliability standards prior to launch.

Core Duties

• Design and implement comprehensive test plans encompassing functional, performance, reliability, and product qualification assessments for electronic and electrical products.
• Perform in-depth validation of PCB assemblies, electronic components, hardware interfaces, and any revised product designs to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Lead or assist in electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and facilitate associated compliance measures.
• Conduct environmental examinations such as temperature, humidity, and thermal chamber tests applicable to product endurance.
• Validate connectivity features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), mobile apps, cloud interfacing, device synchronization, and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates integral to IoT products.
• Develop meticulous test plans, detailed procedures, test cases, supporting data, and validation protocols to drive product quality assurance.
• Perform root cause analyses on defects, manage corrective action implementation, monitor issue resolution, and verify defect closure effectively.
• Engage actively in new product development through design review meetings, overseeing engineering modifications, prototype validations, and facilitating smooth product rollouts.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation such as test reports, validation records, and nonconformity reports to support quality compliance.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal teams, external testing laboratories, component manufacturers, and production partners to address technical challenges and enhance product quality.

Skills and Standards

• Expertise in PCB and electronic hardware testing methodologies.
• Advanced capabilities in product verification and validation processes.
• Experience in functional, integration, regression, and performance testing techniques.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing procedures and supporting compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in environmental tests involving thermal chambers and varying humidity and temperature conditions.
• Experience testing IoT devices including Wi-Fi, BLE, mobile applications, cloud connectivity, and OTA updates.
• Competence in reliability testing and failure analysis.
• Skilled in designing, executing, and documenting test cases and results.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective action implementation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IEC 60068, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent quality and testing standards preferred.