PCB Test Engineering Manager
Hypertherm · Lebanon, NH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $107k–$179k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Hypertherm (industrial) in Lebanon, NH. In this leadership role, you will oversee the development and deployment of advanced In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional test systems, and IC programming solutions while partnering with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and global.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, FMEA, Automation, Tooling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $107k–$179k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $133k–$226k. This one lists $107k–$179k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 12 manufacturing engineer openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Hampshire plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live manufacturing postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 67%
- ✓ Tooling 58%
- Root cause 50%
- Lean 42%
- New product launch 33%
- ✓ SolidWorks 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Hypertherm in Lebanon
1 other open role at this site.
- Engineering Manager (Laser) · Manufacturing · Manager
Full description from HyperthermAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Who you are and the experience you bring
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- ✓10+ years of leadership experience in one or more of the following areas:
- ✓PCB Design Engineering
- ✓PCB Test Engineering
- ✓ICT, Flying Probe, Functional Test, or IC Programming Systems
- ✓Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
- ✓ICT platforms including Keysight/Agilent and Flying Probe systems
- ✓PCB test development and fixture design
- ✓JTAG and embedded programming technologies
- ✓Altium, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LabVIEW
- ✓Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and related automation tools
- ✓Statistical process control and data-driven quality methods
- ✓Project and resource management
- ✓Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- ✓Outstanding collaboration and influencing skills
- ✓Proven ability to drive organizational change and build organizational capability
- ✓Strong planning, prioritization, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
- ✓Customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Location: Onsite in Lebanon, NH
Travel: Up to 10% travel, including occasional international travel
Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm:
- ✓Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years
- ✓Profit-Sharing
- ✓Employee Stock Ownership
- ✓Five days/year Community Service Time
- ✓Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
- ✓Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment . If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
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Manager, PCB Test Engineering
Lead the Future of PCB Test and Automation!
Are you passionate about developing world-class PCB test solutions and leading high-performing engineering teams? Hypertherm Associates is seeking an experienced Manager, PCB Test Engineering to lead our PCB Test Engineering organization and drive innovation in automated test technologies, manufacturing quality, and strategic business growth.
In this leadership role, you will oversee the development and deployment of advanced In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional test systems, and IC programming solutions while partnering with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and global supply chain teams to deliver exceptional product quality and operational excellence.
You will have the opportunity to shape the future of PCB test engineering , influence product design and manufacturing strategy, and build innovative global test solutions that support business growth and product excellence. You'll work alongside talented engineers and leaders in an environment that values innovation, quality, and professional development.
As the Manager, PCB Test Engineering, you will
- •Direct PCB in-circuit testing (ICT), functional fixture development, and microprocessor programming
- •Define test strategy, advance design for testability, and strengthen manufacturing quality
- •Analyze circuit coverage and guide design decisions using DFx, FMEA, SPC, and related methods
- •Deliver scalable test solutions for internal operations and contract manufacturing partners
- •Enable new product development through reliable test architectures and qualification processes
- •Set and execute near- and long-term plans aligned with growth and operational goals
- •Create capacity models, operating plans, and roadmaps for future organizational needs
- •Increase yield, lower costs, accelerate development, and elevate product quality
- •Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and business partners to standardize best practices
- •Guide and develop a high-performing PCB Test Engineering team
- •Expand team capability through training, mentoring, and career planning
- •Cultivate innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement