New Product Introduction (NPI) Test Engineer

Job description

Job Title : NPI Test Engineer

Payrate : $80 – $90k
Duration : Fulltime.

Location: Bradenton, FL 34202

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D, Design, and Manufacturing teams to define test requirements for new products.
• Design and develop test plans, procedures, and fixtures for functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing.
• Lead the implementation and validation of test systems for pilot and production builds.
• Support prototype and pilot builds, ensuring BOM accuracy, process documentation, and issue resolution.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in design and process reviews, including PFMEA and control plan development.
• Support Design for Testability (DFT) initiatives to ensure efficient and effective test coverage.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to transfer test processes and ensure readiness for volume production.
• Maintain documentation for test procedures, equipment calibration, and validation reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in test yield, cycle time, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or NPI environment.
• 2+ years of Experience with PCB-level in-circuit testing (e.g., Agilent, Spea, Checksum), functional test systems, and data acquisition hardware.
• Black Box Testing (Functional Testing).

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of functional test methodologies, instrumentation, and automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid technical and theoretical background in electronics.
• Experience in product and process development for the electronics/electro-mechanical industry, including circuit board assembly and test processes.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.