Test Lead

TEST LEAD HARDWARE

ROLE

As part of the Test Lead Hardware community and project teams:

• Ensure that software and hardware development teams apply the defined Testing Methodology and SOPs
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware and software development teams to ensure product and solution quality throughout the full development lifecycle
• Perform continuous testing and early validation activities to detect defects as early as possible
• Review system, hardware and software requirements and design documentation to ensure they are correct, unambiguous, testable and verifiable
• Define test plans, test strategies and test cases at system, integration and acceptance levels
• Execute and coordinate tests, analyze results and create clear and actionable test reports
• Report and track defects according to guidelines, ensuring the defect tracking system is always up to date
• Use quality and tracking tools to trace progress and coverage (e.g. Jira, Xray, TestLink)
• Maintain effective and proactive communication with development teams, Product Owners and other stakeholders

As Project / Product Test Lead

• Define, maintain and communicate the overall test strategy for the project or product
• Coordinate all testers involved in the project (local and remote) and ensure that integration and system tests are planned, executed and documented
• Identify quality risks, testing gaps and areas for improvement; propose concrete actions to mitigate them
• Provide Management with a clear, objective and risk-based quality status of the project
• Estimate testing effort, coverage and impact on planning; analyze trade-offs between time, risk and quality
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes across projects

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Information Technology (or equivalent)
• ISTQB certification (Advanced Level is a plus)
• Experience with Six Sigma, FMEA or risk-based quality methods is a strong plus (especially for equipment)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a hardware or system quality assurance role
• Proven experience in equipment / hardware testing, including integration and system validation
• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical or Pharma environments is a strong plus
• Strong analytical skills, logical thinking and structured problem-solving approach
• Results-oriented, proactive and able to work independently
• Strong coordination, communication and reporting skills, including interaction with management
• Self-starter, well organized and comfortable working in distributed, international teams
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

JOIN US!

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees
• Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success
• Diversity at all levels of an organization is a strength
• We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating industry.

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