Your responsibilities

• Lead, guide and develop teams 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.
• Lead in development of new technology test capability and processes.
• Lead in problem solving of validation test issue relating to test setup and equipment.
• Develop and grow the team competency to a high performing organization.
• Plan and control budget.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the validation laboratory ensuring safety of personnel and other EHS requirements
• Build laboratory capabilities including building infrastructure and test benches necessary for the validation of eMotors, inverters and whole iDM’s (integrated Drive Modules)
• Develop and execute plans for components and systems testing according to automotive standards and customer requirements (e.g. DV/PV, environmental, mechanical, electrical, durability testing)
• Ensure proper planning and scheduling of preventing maintenance as well as calibration activities of test benches and other instrumentations
• Oversee laboratory infrastructure and facility maintenance, including HVAC systems, compressed air installation and electrical systems
• Collaborate with facility management and external contractors for infrastructure upgrades, repairs and utilities management
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for lab efficiency, quality and equipment utilization. Utilize tools as Power BI for visualization
• Manage all validation programs
• Manage projects in planning, development, and test execution in validation laboratory.
• Plan and consolidate lab capital equipment procurement and installation
• Understanding of facility operations
• Develop an open and collaborative team culture and ensure global strong cooperation with our engineering teams at other technical centers and plants globally
• Work closely with all other engineering and non-engineering functions e.g., Global Supply Management, Quality, Launch Management, Project Management, etc. to ensure teams are well connected and driving towards safe and flawless launch of our products.
• Prepare and present high-level validation program status and plans for organizational development to senior management, including Global Validation Manager and other stakeholders.
• Report to and participate in global staff initiatives for Validation
• Improve lab test process to balance Validation Quality and Cost, continually execute Validation Cost Modeling actions to reduce cost.
• Support new business plans by active involvement in cost, capability & capacity study by identifying new technology and development of test methods
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing down times, and data-base decision making process
• Promote and implement Lean principles, 8D methodologies in problem solving and lessons learned from other locations
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during the validation process.
• Ensure teams are using lessons learned from all validation programs globally.
• Manage and administer quality activities to ensure compliance to IATF 16949 / ISO 17025.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and best practices are followed, documented, and followed by Local Validation Engineering. Provides input if necessary.
• Meets Department Cost and Quality objectives.

Our requirements

• Master degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering
• At least 10 years of engineering experience in preferably in validation or design engineering within the automotive or related industry
• Proven experience in leading technical organizations for at least 3 years
• Proven experience in working within global organizations
• Experienced in budget and resource planning / control
• Excellent team and project management skills
• Strong ability to assess and mitigate product and organizational risks
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Coaching teams to high performance
• Fluency in English is required. German/French would be an advantage
• 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
• Familiarity with industry standards and testing protocols for automotive components
• 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.