Technical manager (PCB Design and semiconductor test)

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