Manager System Testing

As Manager System Testing & Certification, you will lead a team of test engineers responsible for validating, qualifying, and certifying new products before market release. Your mission is to ensure product compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements through robust, efficient, and risk-based testing and certification activities.

Your Responsibilities

Define and drive the overall System Testing & Certification strategy aligned with product requirements and the R&D roadmap

Lead the planning and execution of system validation, qualification, and certification activities throughout the product development lifecycle

Define and manage Validation Plans (DVP&R), Type Tests, Qualification Programs, and Certification Plans in compliance with applicable standards (e.g. IEC, ISO, UL)

Ensure full traceability between product requirements, validation activities, test results, identified issues, and certification evidence

Develop risk-based validation strategies balancing coverage, laboratory utilization, compliance requirements, and time-to-market

Drive issue resolution during validation, including root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions

Collaborate with engineering teams, external laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities

Promote advanced testing methodologies, laboratory technologies, automation, and data-driven validation approaches

Ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of validation reports, certification documentation, and compliance evidence

Lead, coach, and develop the assigned Testing & Certification team while optimizing resources, laboratory capacity, and project priorities

Your Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

Proven leadership experience in testing, validation, qualification, and certification environments

Experience within power electronics, EV charging infrastructure, automotive, or similarly regulated industries

Hands-on experience working in V-Model-based product development environments

Strong knowledge of validation methodologies, DVP&R development, qualification testing, and certification processes

Deep understanding of international standards and regulatory frameworks (IEC, ISO, UL, EMC, Electrical Safety, Environmental and Reliability Testing)

Familiarity with modern laboratory equipment, automated testing environments, and data-driven validation approaches

Project and stakeholder management capabilities

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage priorities across multiple development programs

Fluent in English; German and/or Italian are a plus

OUR COMMITMENT

Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team

High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility

Opportunities for advancement in a growing company

A wide range of further training opportunities

Total compensation starting from € 74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement

Additional company benefits

The compensation indicated represents the total compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities. Should the position's responsibilities, seniority level, or location differ during the recruitment process, the applicable compensation may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account local market conditions and internal compensation frameworks.

WHY ALPITRONIC
Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting-edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL
We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respec