Production Testing Engineer

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Production Testing Engineer at Thales support the definition development qualification and continuous improvement of test systems and test processes within our manufacturing environment. He plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness reliability and maintainability of testing systems contributing both to day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define industrial requirements and contribute to the creation of design specifications for test means and Automated Test Equipment (ATE);
• Perform update and maintain Testing Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA);
• Support the design qualification and validation of ATE and test systems;
• Prepare and maintain detailed testing procedures and test reports;
• Approve validation tests and ensure compliance of ATE and test systems with applicable standards;
• Support process validation activities within the testing perimeter including PRR (Production Readiness Review) and FAI (First Article Inspection);
• Train production operators on the correct and safe use of ATE and testing systems;
• Manage production handover and oversee installation of ATE and test systems;
• Monitor operational performance of ATE and test systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is executed to maintain test equipment reliability
• Control changes to ATE and testing systems maintaining configuration integrity;
• Generate reports and KPIs related to ATE and testing performance;
• Contribute to test strategy development and identify opportunities for process optimization (time reduction increased test coverage new capabilities);
• Participate in the definition of the Scope of Work (SOW) for testing-related activities;
• Engage in change management activities including participation in Change Control Boards (CCB) to assess impact on testing;
• Provide feedback and lessons learned (REX) during the design phase to enhance product testability;
• Support production digitalization initiatives particularly those involving test systems and data integration;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse track and resolve test failures;
• Manage capital expenditures (Capex) related to testing infrastructure and tools.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronic Engineering or a related technical field preferred; candidates with a high school diploma and extensive relevant experience will also be considered;
• Proven experience with automated test systems in electronic or industrial manufacturing environments;
• Solid knowledge of test strategies validation processes (e.g. PRR FAI) and risk analysis methodologies such as PFMEA;
• Familiarity with test data analysis performance reporting and KPI tracking;
• Understanding of configuration management and change control processes;
• Proficiency in ATE-related software tools (e.g. LabVIEW TestStand) and experience supporting digitalization initiatives in manufacturing;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced cross-functional teams;
• Experience in operator training production support and Capex management related to test infrastructure.