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