Oct 2016 – Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Goa · On-site

• Led New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including test strategy definition, validation, and production release, ensuring on-time and quality delivery.
• Supervised test engineering operations, including ATE deployment, test program development, debugging, optimization, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Designed, developed, and qualified test fixtures and tooling, providing robust production support and yield improvement.
• Managed project transfers from global headquarters to local manufacturing sites, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and process stabilization.
• Drove test program debugging and optimization to improve coverage, reduce cycle time, and enhance production throughput.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective implementation and issue resolution.
• Led productivity, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives, delivering measurable business benefits.
• Managed project execution for new product launches and sustaining engineering, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Trained and mentored engineering teams, promoting standardized processes, technical excellence, and continuous improvement culture.

Sep 2012 – Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore

• Collaborated closely with internal and external engineering teams to design, develop, and implement robust PCBA test solutions, including ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, and automated test systems.
• Developed and released high-quality test programs and test cases, ensuring high coverage, reliability, and compliance with product and regulatory requirements.
• Executed advanced and standard testing, validating product performance against specifications and applicable standards prior to production release.
• Reviewed multiple new and agile product designs for functionality, testability, and quality, providing early feedback to prevent downstream issues.
• Analyzed test results, generated clear daily reports, and worked closely with developers to drive timely defect resolution and design improvements.
• Improved productivity, yield, and cycle time through application of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies, while meeting customer commitments on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Trained and mentored junior test engineers on company standards, test methodologies, and tools including Leonardo, Boundary Scan, JTAG, OBP, and IAR, strengthening team capability.
• Led and coordinated on-site technical training for business and production users to maximize operational efficiency and tool utilization.
• Designed, fabricated, and qualified ICT and ATE test fixtures in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring reliable production support and reduced downtime.

Jul 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

• Developed and executed cost-optimized test plans using Leonardo and C++ for new product introductions.
• Implemented and documented integrated test solutions, supporting system integration and third-party engineering teams.
• Improved test efficiency, consistency, and cost avoidance through continuous process improvements.
• Validated, released, and supported test programs for manufacturing, including field issue troubleshooting.
• Defined and executed ICT and FCT test strategies, including test board handling and equipment support.
• Performed pre-production hardware and software testing in controlled environments to reduce release risk.
• Resolved test fixture and system issues using CAPA and structured root-cause methodologies (5-Why, A3, 8D).