Global Test Engineering Manager

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global test engineering strategy aligned with product development, manufacturing, and operations roadmaps.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of test, automation, and manufacturing engineers, fostering an inclusive culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure test readiness throughout all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI), including prototype, beta, pilot, and production ramp activities.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and customer-focused test solutions that support successful product launches and ongoing manufacturing performance.
• Drive early engagement in Design for Test (DFT), manufacturability assessments, risk mitigation planning, and product validation activities to improve product quality and operational outcomes.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to resolve test-related issues during development and production.
• Establish and maintain global standards for test platforms, architectures, fixtures, automation frameworks, and engineering processes across internal manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on test coverage, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, capital efficiency, and overall test performance.
• Enable robust test data collection, traceability, analytics, and reporting capabilities that support informed decision-making and integration with factory systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to promote innovation and strengthen manufacturing competitiveness.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, equipment strategy, supplier relationships, and external engineering partnerships related to test systems and infrastructure.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical leadership to align test engineering priorities with business objectives.
• Support global manufacturing operations with an agile mindset while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, authenticity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing test engineering, including responsibility for complex products and manufacturing environments.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing global, multi-site, or geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing global test engineering strategies and organizational roadmaps.
• Strong expertise in In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Test, System-Level Test, Reliability Test, and manufacturing test methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), fixture design, hardware/software integration, test automation, and manufacturing test architectures.
• Experience programming and developing automated test solutions using Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of hardware validation, RF testing principles, data acquisition, and test system performance optimization.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and working with Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience translating complex technical challenges into scalable solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage global teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer-centricity, accountability, collaboration, agility, and innovation.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting connected devices, communication technologies, smart infrastructure, utility, energy, industrial, or IoT products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, statistical process control, reliability engineering, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience implementing digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, test analytics, or factory data integration solutions.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience leading global standardization initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing partners.
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and quality requirements applicable to utility, energy, and industrial technology products.