Test Engineering Team Leader

ANCA; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ANCA Motion is seeking a Test Engineering Team Leader to oversee validation of motion control systems and automation products. You will mentor Test Engineers, establish a culture of quality and traceability, and define verification strategies to ensure production-ready results.

The role requires collaboration across engineering teams and a focus on process improvements to maximise reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Software, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience leading engineering or validation teams in industrial or automation environments.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing and product compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Test Engineering function for validation of motion control systems and automation products.
• Mentor a team of Test Engineers and promote quality and traceability.
• Define verification and validation strategies and drive testing process improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Validation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Software, Control Systems Engineering

Job description

• Lead a dynamic team responsible for the validation of cutting-edge motion control systems and automation products.
• Drive compliance with industry standards and ensure rigorous testing methodologies are in place.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence in engineering processes.

Test Engineering Team Leader

About ANCA Motion

ANCA Motion control systems have been used in a variety of applications for over 40 years, with a separate business established in 2008. Since then, we have rapidly grown to become recognised as the market leader in our field. At ANCA Motion we keep up with the latest technology that enables our customers to have a competitive advantage on a global scale. You will find our control systems in applications such as tool grinding, profile cutting and cylindrical grinding, and as specialists in motion control we also apply our expertise to the Automation market. Our engineering head office is based in Bayswater North, Melbourne, Victoria.

At ANCA Motion, we strive to create an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of automation technology.

Position Overview

The Test Engineering Team Leader will oversee the Test Engineering function within ANCA Motion, ensuring that our motion control systems, servo drives, and industrial automation products are thoroughly validated and compliant with all relevant standards. This leadership role will involve mentoring a team of Test Engineers and establishing a culture of quality and traceability in product testing.

In this position, you will be responsible for defining verification and validation strategies, managing product compliance, and driving improvements in testing processes. Your expertise will guide the team to ensure that products are production-ready and meet the highest quality standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a mix of technical expertise and leadership skills, with a strong background in engineering validation and testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Software, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience leading engineering or validation teams in industrial or automation environments.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing for embedded products and product compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and deliver industrial products to market.

We are looking for a systems thinker who is structured, analytical, and un-yielding when it comes to product quality and safety. A strong communicator with the ability to convey technical risks and business implications will excel in this role.