About this role
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. Your file will be handled with the most confidentiality and discretion.