Test Manager - Software Electrical Drive Controller (m/f/d)

Your Job:

• Responsibility for testing a software platform and its interactions with electric drive controllers to ensure stable and reliable products
• Technical management of an international team of software testers and promotion of a culture of cooperation and responsibility within the team
• Developing and implementing the test strategy and creating and monitoring detailed test plans (including the associated schedules and resource plans)
• Managing the entire test cycle from preparation to completion
• Ensuring that all tests meet our high quality standards
• Communicating with the relevant stakeholders regarding progress, results and challenges of the responsible tests
• Cross-departmental collaboration with project managers, developers, product and quality managers and other test teams 
• Ensuring the continuous improvement of test processes and methods

Your qualification:

• Completed studies in software engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a comparable field of study
• Sound experience in software testing in the field of electrical automation or related technical industries 
• ISTQB certification Foundation Level, ideally also ISTQB certification Test Manager Level 
• Experience in leading international project teams and experience in risk management
• Experience with embedded systems as well as experience with test tools, black box tests and regression tests etc.
• Know-how in dealing with products such as microcontrollers, sensors, actuators and knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet and Profinet
• Good written and spoken German and English (at least B2 level)
• Methodical, structured way of working, strong communication and conflict resolution skills as well as the ability to motivate and lead a team

 You can expect the following with us:

• The good feeling working for a family-owned company with a safe and solid financial basis
• Freedom to explore, innovate and realise your own ideas
• Competitive compensation with attractive perks and other benefits
• Respect and appreciation for each other - regardless of gender, nationality, disability, age and identity
• Lifelong learning with great conditions for individual further development
• Flexible working models depending on the respective workplace for a good balance of work and private life
• Highly modern working environment, infrastructure and communication technologies
• Great family and health services for your well-being

You can find more information about our benefits and Festo as an employer here.

Contact person: Caroline Duchon, +49(711)347-56698

Reference code: 12661