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