Assistant Manager - EOL Testing and Maintenance

Maxwell Energy Systems is building the next generation of electronics for electric mobility, with products spanning Battery Management Systems (BMS), EV Chargers, Motor Controllers, DC-DC Converters and other automotive electronic systems . We are looking for an Assistant Manager – End of Line Hardware Testing & Maintenance to lead our End-of-Line (EOL) and Functional Circuit Test (FCT) engineering activities at our Aurangabad manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for an experienced test engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of electronics, automation, manufacturing and production engineering , and can take ownership of test systems from concept through commissioning and mass production. What You'll Do Lead the EOL/FCT Test Engineering and Maintenance team and own the availability, performance and continuous improvement of production test systems. Understand, maintain and continuously improve existing FCT, EOL and ICT test systems, fixtures, test masters and software . Develop test strategies, test cases and test sequences for new electronic products in collaboration with Hardware, Firmware, Systems and Manufacturing teams. Design test-system architecture, including test fixtures, electrical interfaces, instrumentation, switching, communication and safety mechanisms . Design and develop automated test fixtures and jigs for EOL and functional testing of automotive electronic products . Define test protocols, hardware connections, measurement methods and acceptance criteria based on product requirements and specifications. Automate test processes using Python, LabVIEW or equivalent programming environments . Work with external test-fixture and equipment suppliers to develop, commission and qualify production test systems. Take ownership of test engineering activities across the product lifecycle, from Design Verification Planning through Start of Production (SOP) and mass production . Ensure timely commissioning, validation and release of test equipment, fixtures and software for production. Provide hands-on technical support to Production for test failures, intermittent issues, equipment downtime and product-related problems . Perform structured test failure analysis and root-cause investigation , working with Hardware, Firmware, Quality and Manufacturing teams. Develop and maintain CAN-based test and diagnostic tools/software , including CANView and related production utilities. Maintain and improve test masters, test specifications, calibration requirements, software and documentation for FCT/EOL systems. Identify opportunities for test automation, cycle-time reduction, cost reduction, yield improvement and increased test coverage . Participate in component and product design reviews to ensure testability and manufacturability are considered from the beginning of the design. Mentor and coach junior engineers on FCT/EOL development, debugging, automation and maintenance . Must-Have Requirements: 5+ years…