Lead and manage the ORT Department, including Supervisors, Leads, and ORT Technicians
Establish departmental goals, KPIs, staffing plans, and operational priorities to support production and engineering schedules
Oversee all ORT rack testing stations, environmental chambers, and supporting reliability testing equipment
Ensure reliability testing is performed according to engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards
Develop staffing plans, training programs, and career development opportunities for ORT personnel
Collaborate with Test, Reliability, Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, and NPI Engineering teams to support production and product validation
Oversee environmental chamber capacity planning, utilization, scheduling, and equipment availability
Manage preventive maintenance, calibration schedules, equipment upgrades, and vendor support for ORT equipment
Lead investigations into equipment failures, chamber alarms, and reliability test issues while driving corrective and preventive actions
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering qualification builds, and customer validation activities
Analyze departmental KPIs including equipment uptime, chamber utilization, throughput, reliability testing cycle times, and operational efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase testing efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve laboratory utilization
Develop and maintain departmental procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and testing documentation
Manage departmental budgets, equipment purchases, and capital improvement projects
Ensure compliance with ESD, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company quality standards
Present departmental performance, project updates, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership
Build strong working relationships with equipment vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Requirements
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, and laboratory operations
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required
5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, reliability testing, server manufacturing, test engineering, ORT operations, or related technical environments
3+ years of management experience leading technical or manufacturing teams
Experience managing environmental chambers, automated test systems, or large-scale reliability laboratories preferred
Strong knowledge of server hardware, electronics troubleshooting, Linux, networking fundamentals, and reliability testing methodologies
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering validation activities
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems
Experience using data and KPIs to drive operational improvements
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting multiple priorities
Reasons you should work for us
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
401K with employer contribution.
Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.
