SSI Technologies: Test Engineering

About the role

The Engineering Test Manager leads engineering testing activities supporting both new product development and production/sustaining programs for automotive and industrial sensor products. This role is responsible for defining and executing robust testing strategies, including product validation, electronics testing, embedded software and firmware testing, reliability testing, and regulatory compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead product testing activities in support of Product Engineering, including Design Development, Design Validation (DV), and Production Validation (PV) for internal and customer developed sensor products.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain test strategies, test plans, equipment, test protocols, and test reports supporting validation, electronics, software, and reliability testing activities.
• Ensure testing activities meet internal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory standards, including CE and EMC compliance.
• Provide technical oversight and hands-on support for complex or critical testing activities involving sensor products, electronic assemblies, circuit boards, embedded software, and electromechanical systems.
• Analyze test data and results to draw conclusions, identify gaps or failures, and communicate technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations related to test issues, electronics failures, software performance concerns, product performance concerns, and test escapes.
• Develop quotations, cost estimates, and timelines for customer-funded validation and compliance testing.
• Coordinate internal and external testing resources to meet program schedules and commitments.
• Coordinate and manage external test labs and suppliers when required.
• Manage internal testing laboratory equipment, including calibration, annual operating budgets, and capital planning.

Qualifications

This is a hands-on, working manager position with direct responsibility for laboratory operations, people leadership, customer-facing testing activities, and capital and budget ownership.