We are seeking an experienced second-line engineering manager to lead the Validation group - a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and first-line managers responsible for end-to-end validation of production line Functional Tests (FT), Customization Tests, automatic production JIGs, test boards (TBs), and all tester-related electronics. The successful candidate will own the groups strategy, execution, and people development while operating in a fast-paced, multi-product environment.
What Youll Be Doing:
Define and drive a strategic roadmap for the group, including automation, tooling, methodologies, and scaling strategies
Establish and evolve validation methodologies and standards (JIG V&V, test board validation, regression analysis, Cp/Cpk, production coverage metrics) across all product families
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in validation quality, cycle time, first-pass yield (FPY), and test time reduction (TTR)
Identify and champion automation and AI-driven approaches to validation workflows
Own end-to-end V&V execution across NPI (New Product Introduction) and Mass Production phases for NICs, DPUs, and Switches
Drive the V&V matrix methodology across 30+ NIC projects (FT + Customization) and 20+ Switch projects simultaneously
Lead, mentor, and develop first-line managers - empowering them to independently manage their sub-teams while maintaining alignment with group strategy.
Requirements: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
12+ overall years of experience in hardware/system-level test engineering, production test development, or validation & verification - in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment
5+ years in engineering management, including at least 2+ years as a second-line manager (managing managers) or demonstrated readiness for this level
Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams (10+ engineers across HW, SW, and validation disciplines)
Experience with test automation frameworks, Python-based test development, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with configuration management, version control (Git), and release management processes
Ability to lead through influence - manage up, across, and down in a highly matrixed organization
Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution discipline
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - able to interface with senior leadership, R&D, operations, and CM partners
Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and retain high-performing engineering teams.
This position is open to all candidates.