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Test Development Program Director (AUSTIN)

JABIL CIRCUIT, INC, Austin, Texas, United States

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Technical Program Manager Test Development

Location/ Division Specific Information -

USA

Austin TX / USA

- Remote

**This position supports hybrid work schedule depending on organization needs.** How will you make an impact?- Jabil is seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) focused on Functional Tester Development. This position will directly contribute to the transformative growth within the Intelligent Infrastructure Division. The TPM role for Functional Tester Development

is responsible for

leading the complete lifecycle of test system programs including the design, build, validation, and deployment of functional

tester

and automated test solutions across multiple product lines and manufacturing sites. This role drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective test systems on schedule. The TPM will coordinate internal resources and multiple external vendors while ensuring transparent communication and reporting to both customers and executive management. What will you do? - Manage multiple test system development projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Test) to deliver robust and scalable test solutions.

Develop and

maintain

detailed project plans, risk assessments, and recovery actions.

Lead design reviews, readiness reviews, and program checkpoints across the development cycle.

Oversee the design and

build

of functional test fixtures and testers for complex electronic products across various industries (Consumer, Industrial, Medical, etc.).

Define test strategies,

architectures

, and coverage plans ensuring compliance with DFT (Design for Testability) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).

Support integration and validation activities, including system debug, correlation, and deployment at production sites.

Ensure consistent test standards, documentation, and processes across global test development teams.

Manage multiple vendors for test fixture fabrication, instrumentation integration, and software development.

Evaluate supplier capabilities, track delivery schedules, and ensure adherence to design and quality requirements.

Coordinate with procurement and quality teams for vendor selection, quotation review, and issue resolution

Prepare and present detailed program status reports, including key metrics (schedule, cost, risk, and technical readiness).

Communicate project progress and escalations to customers, internal stakeholders, and upper management.

Facilitate regular technical and business reviews to align expectations and

maintain

program transparency.

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D methodologies to enhance test development efficiency and reliability.

Identify

opportunities for standardization, automation, and cost optimization within the test development process.

Support process transfer and replication of testers and fixtures across global manufacturing sites.

How will you get here?- Education: Bachelo

rs degree in Electrical

, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

is

required

Experience: 8+ years of experience in Test Engineering, Fixture Development, or Manufacturing Engineering within OEM/ODM/EMS environments

is

required

3+ years of experience in program or technical project management, leading cross-functional teams

is

a must

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 4+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience

4+ years of analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations experience

Proven

track record

of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Proficiency

in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented

Able to work independently with minimal oversight

Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries

Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices

Comfortable working as part of a global team

Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones

Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

Able to mentor junior project managers

Preferred Qualifications: Proven

track record

of delivering functional test systems and managing external vendors

is a plus

Familiarity with LabVIEW,

TestStand

, Python, or C# for test automation

is a plus

Strong understanding of test instrumentation (DMMs, power supplies, signal analyzers, communication interfaces, etc.).

Experience with ICT, FCT, RF, Optical, Audio,

etc