Electronic Test Engineer

The Electronic Test Engineer (EE Test) at Bose is responsible for developing and deploying test plans, test software, and hardware for Bose products in collaboration with our contract manufacturers and partners.  We are a dynamic and innovative team, continually improving our electronic test solutions while responding quickly to the challenges of new product complexities and schedules. 

We are looking for a skilled engineer with expertise in test engineering, automated testing, and program management to join us. In this role, you will combine technical proficiency with strong organizational skills to manage electronic test deliverables, track progress, and ensure successful deployment of testing solutions at our contract manufacturing partners.  

Responsibilities: 

• Manage EE Test Development process following our oversight model, develop test requirements and manage test plans in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to support new product development EE Test. 

• Track the progress of programs, ensuring test coverage, first pass yield, and cycle time requirements are met while schedules are maintained. 

• Process and analyze build data using engineering tools, providing insights to improve test solutions and product quality. 

• Lead communication with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and external partners to review, coach, and align their test processes with Bose standards. This will require some dedicated time outside of normal business hours with frequent evening calls.   

• Travel to support and audit product build, including domestic and international trips (1-2 times per year, typically for two weeks).   

• Provide comprehensive reports and presentations to program teams, summarizing technical findings, program updates, and key performance indicators. 

• Evaluate CM capabilities and gaps and drive systemic improvements through our partner governance process 

Qualifications: 

• 5-7 years' experience in electronic test engineering development 

• BS in electrical engineering, SW engineering or related field 

• Solid understanding of electronics testing such as; in-circuit testing, functional testing I2c, I2S, USB, JTAG, HDMI, SOC, DDR4, BT, Ethernet, WiFi, Audio path THD-N measurements, Microphones, LEDs, Button, Cap Sense, IMU, IR, and Battery testing and management.  

• Strong program management skills to track multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver results. 

• Excellent test debugging skills; able to root cause product firmware, manufacturing test software/hardware/process issues 

• Experience bringing new products/technologies into high volume production   

• Knowledge of test fixture design and development at the SMT, Sub Assembly and Final Assembly level 

• Knowledge of test programming languages 

• Experience in troubleshooting and/or verifying complex test systems using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.) 

• Energetic, motivated, and skilled at communicating technical and programmatic details in both written and verbal formats. 

• Familiarity with engineering tools such as Cadance Schematic PCBA viewer 

• Proficient in working with PCs, Windows OS, networks, Microsoft Office tools, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc