Technical Manager - PCB design and Semiconductor Test House
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Overview
Osprey Engineering is exclusively retained to appoint a Technical Manager / Director to lead engineering operations within a PCB design and Semiconductor test environment. This position will play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting production, and maintaining high standards within a controlled test setting.
Technical Requirements & Expertise
- Solid experience in electronics testing and fixturing, alongside design and circuit development
- Hands‑on, component‑level experience including testing, fault finding, and design
- A balanced background across both test and design environments
- Understanding of PCB design processes, including back‑end activities such as assembly and testing
- Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, ESD testing methodologies (HBM, CDM, LU, TLP)
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to quickly understand new technologies and concepts
- Comfortable working across multidisciplinary areas including electronics (hardware/software), mathematics, computing, communications, manufacturing, and testing
- Ideally degree‑qualified in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
Leadership & Commercial Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team
- Oversee engineering activities across the full testing lifecycle
- Manage project delivery, timelines, and resource allocation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, yield, and quality
- Support equipment performance, maintenance strategies, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate closely with operations, quality, and senior leadership teams
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and high performance
- Balance multiple priorities within a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment
Company & Role Fit
- Ability to understand a broad range of electronic devices and applications
- Experience within high‑tech manufacturing, or test environments
- Knowledge of ESD or cleanroom environments is beneficial
- Must be able to commute to Andover daily or be willing to relocate
- A stable career history and a genuine interest in long‑term project contribution are important
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