Technical Manager

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Job Description

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

The role requires a strong technical foundation across electronics, with particular emphasis on testing, design, and development:

  • 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

This role combines technical leadership with operational and project responsibility:

  • 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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Location:
Southampton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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