About The Business:

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

Role Overview:

This dual-role position is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of PCB product introduction into EMS test operations, ensuring a smooth transfer from NPI to HVM. The manager will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders, and drive operational readiness for volume ramp-up in EMS factories.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management Skills:

• Strategic planning: Define program objectives, scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Stakeholder management: Build trust and alignment across customers, engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• Risk management: Identify potential issues early, create mitigation plans, and ensure contingency readiness.
• Cross-functional leadership: Coordinate diverse teams (design, test, quality, supply chain) to achieve program goals.
• Communication skills: Deliver clear reporting, escalation, and customer-facing updates.
• Change management: Guide teams through process changes, factory transfers, and technology adoption.
• Execution discipline: Drive schedules, monitor milestones, and ensure on-time delivery.

NPI Program Management (PCB Board Test Focus):

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of new PCB Board Test, Module test Flashing for new product introduction & test programs.
• Act as the primary customer interface during NPI test phases.
• Ensure test hardware, fixtures, ICT (In-Circuit Test), FCT (Functional Circuit Test), EOL tester and software readiness for product qualification.
• Align test requirements with design engineering, product engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks in PCB test program execution.
• Coordinate with factories for infrastructure readiness, utilities, and power availability.

NPI to HVM Factory Transfer Management:

• Develop and execute factory transfer plans from NPI to HVM.
• Oversee qualification of PCB test processes, ICT/FCT equipment, and handlers in EMS factories.
• Ensure operational readiness for volume ramp, including yield, cycle time, and cost targets.
• Drive completion of process documentation, control plans, and compliance with customer/industry standards (IPC, ISO, automotive/aerospace if applicable).
• Implement lessons learned from NPI into HVM for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Track Schedule , Risk , Dependencies and issues.

Essential Attributes:

• On-time NPI PCB test program delivery.
• Smooth factory transfer with minimal disruption.
• Achievement of HVM yield, quality, and cost targets.
• High customer satisfaction and trust in EMS capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.

Desired Experience Level:

• 8+ years in PCB test operations, program management, or EMS factory management.