Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Hyperscale Systems
ZT Systems · Secaucus, NJ
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at ZT Systems (industrial) in Secaucus, NJ. Lead a team of 20-40 that develops and executes comprehensive test strategies for all levels of hyperscale product assembly: module, server, rack, and cluster.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $130k–$176k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 27 manufacturing engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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- Experience asked
- Typical (10+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 85%
- ✓ Root cause 85%
- Team leadership 70%
- 5S 67%
- Time studies 67%
- Capacity planning 67%
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This plant: ZT Systems in Secaucus
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Full description from ZT SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of test systems for hyperscale hardware products across all stages of production — from individual modules to full server racks and clusters. This critical leadership role requires deep expertise across hardware, firmware, and software domains and the ability to drive innovation, reliability, and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Requirements
and Product Test Plans.
- ✓Orchestrate the collaborative development of Manufacturing tests with resources within your team; with Global Test Engineering teams; with cross functional ZT teams; with Partners and Customers.
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Strategic Leadership
- •This role requires managing engineers and technicians.
- •Lead a team of 20-40 that develops and executes comprehensive test strategies for all levels of hyperscale product assembly: module, server, rack, and cluster.
- •Define and implement Best-in-Class manufacturing test practices and create a clear roadmap to achieve them.
- •Nurture outside the box thinking and create a risk-taking culture to enable the creation of leading edge test processes and utilities.
- •Drive continuous improvement through data analytics, root cause analysis, and TTF (Time to Failure) insights.
- •Provide mentorship and technical leadership to a global team of manufacturing test engineers.
Manufacturing Test Development
- •Lead the Definition and implement strategies for manual, automated, and system-level testing of products from NPI (New Product Introduction) to mass production.
- •Collaborate with Customers and Partners (AMD) to develop Test
Data Management & Analytics
- •Define data structures and ensure robust SFC (Shop Floor Control) system integration.
- •Lead the design and implementation of factory dashboards and KPIs.
- •Oversee parametric data collection and performance metrics analysis for yield, throughput, and reliability improvements.
What You Bring
This critical leadership role requires deep technical expertise across hardware, firmware, and software domains and the ability to drive innovation, reliability, and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- •10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- •Experience in a hyperscale datacenter, server OEM/ODM, or cloud infrastructure company.
- •Familiarity with global manufacturing operations, including working with CM/JDM/ODM partners.
Technical Expertise
- •Experience managing a team of Engineers in an NPI environment
- •Knowledge of Hyperscale System Architecture, including:
- •Intel-based architecture
- •Hardware Management (BMC, SMC, etc.)
- •Storage, memory, GPU, networking
- •Liquid cooling systems
- •Factory Network Infrastructure design
- •Understanding test development at multiple levels: board, module, server, rack, cluster.
- •Background in diagnostics, fault isolation tools, and root cause methodologies.
- •Experience with high-volume production test.
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Health & Wellness
- •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
- •Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
- •Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
- •Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- •Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
- •Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- •Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
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