Your responsibilities

• Lead, guide and train a team of validation engineers and technicians in the evaluation, implementation and execution of Validation Tests for Automotive power electronics, electronics and some drive module assembly products.
• Monitor team performance on project critical key characteristics, adjust staffing & methods to achieve goals, resource planning.
• Ensure team’s process compliance: guide team in development process implementation, monitoring, and improvements.
• Support hiring and interview candidates.
• Setting goals and performance reviews of direct reports
• Manages team skill set, training and development plan.
• Actively assists, or provides direction to team as required.
• Assists in budgeting and other financial tasks.
• Support open communication within the team.
• Manage validation projects including planning, scheduling, execution and reporting
• Coordinate and track all validation related activities to ensure alignment with program milestones and customer deadlines
• Participate in procurement process and commissioning of new test benches, validation equipment and instrumentation needed for successful program execution
• Support building and development of validation lab infrastructure, including facility layout, utilities and test equipment
• Drive the validation process throughout the product development V-shape cycle from product concept to production launch
• Analyze test data, compare results against technical requirements defined in Polarion and provide technical guidance for the design team
• Ensure proper documentation of test procedures, results, and 8D reports in compliance with quality and customer standards (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 17025)
• Maintain and calibrate test benches and measurement systems to ensure equipment availability and accuracy
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including lab processes, efficiency, and data management practices
• Promote and implement Lean principles, 8D methodologies in problem solving and lessons learned from other programs
• Manage projects in planning, development, and test execution in validation laboratory.
• Support, maintain, and update planning and tracking activities.
• Responsible for requirements analysis, equipment definition, procurement and commissioning.
• Develop and implement validation lab infrastructure.
• Manage the Validation Process activities during the product design cycle from product concept to production launch.
• Manage critical path timing issues to ensure on time test development complet

Our requirements

• Master degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering
• At least 8 years of engineering experience in preferably in validation or design engineering within the automotive or related industry.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams
• Experience in working with global organizations.
• Good project management skills
• Strong ability to assess and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Fluency in English is required. German/French would be an advantage
• Good knowledge of validation and testing principles and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with industry standards and testing protocols for automotive components
• Travel is required, at the initial stage for extended period of time. Then, up to 15% of the time
• Laboratory and team management experience
• Experience in Test and Validation of complex system (Software and Hardware)
• Knowledge of Programming in C/C++, LabView, TestStand, and LabWindows
• Power electronics knowledge
• Experience working in automotive
• Experienced in Excel VBA macro development
• Operations and implementation of lean operating principles

What we offer

• Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family.

• Co-financing for the sport card Multisport.

• Possibility to join the PZU insurance.

• Salary adequate to skills and experience.

• Co-financing for holidays.