Senior Manager, Qualification Laboratory

Danfoss; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

Meals provided

Language courses

Multisport card

Career development

Flexible hours

Team events

Job summary

Semikron Danfoss is seeking an International Qualification Lab Manager to ensure the quality and reliability of power modules and chips meet international standards across locations. You will lead the international laboratory, drive qualification and release activities for new products and production changes, and optimize lab operations with R&D, Quality, Production, and Product Management.

The role offers a stable international environment and a minimum annual gross salary of EUR 69,000; final

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical testing and qualification of power electronics.
• Experience managing an electronic qualification lab.
• Strong English and Slovak; German/Italian a plus.
• Cross-cultural leadership experience.
• Attention to standards, documentation and testing procedures.
• Strong background in statistics and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead international qualification lab across locations with aligned processes.
• Drive qualification and release activities for new products and changes.
• Manage lab operations, resources and scheduling to support teams.
• Provide guidance on qualification standards and testing methodologies.
• Foster an engaged international team culture and development.

Skills

Electrical testing

Lab leadership

Cross-cultural leadership

English communication

Statistics

Documentation accuracy

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our new job International Qualification Lab Manager, you will make sure that the quality and reliability of Semikron Danfoss power modules and chips meet and exceed customer requirements and international standards.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to accomplish the agreed and planned qualification projects in time, optimize the utilization of the lab equipment and contribute to continues product and reliability improvements in a multifunctional and international team.

You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, Product Management, and international laboratory teams, taking ownership of qualification strategies, laboratory operations, product release processes, and global team development. Through your expertise and leadership, you’ll help us build a more connected, effective, and future-ready organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop an international qualification laboratory organization across multiple locations, ensuring alignment of processes, priorities, and objectives.
• Drive qualification and release activities for new products, product variants, and production changes, ensuring compliance with quality and reliability requirements.
• Manage laboratory operations, resource planning, and utilization to effectively support R&D, Production, Quality, and Analysis teams.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and provide expert guidance on qualification standards, testing methodologies, and product readiness decisions.
• Foster an engaged international team culture, supporting leadership development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across countries and sites.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in electrical testing and qualification of (power) electronic devices
• Experience in managing and organizing a qualification lab in electronic industry
• Strong communication skills in Slovak and English (ideally also German or Italian)
• Cross-cultural leadership experience and skills
• Act according to testing and reliability standards and upskill on them
• Attention to accuracy (regarding standards, documentation and testing procedures)
• Basic knowledge of power electronics devices
• Strong background in statistics and failure investigation

What You'll Get from Us

We offer you the opportunity to work in a stable international company where you will be part of a team that is driven by technology and expertise.

The minimum annual gross salary for a permanent employment contract is EUR 69,000. The final offer will depend on the position, level of experience, and location.

In addition to challenging work with modern technical equipment, we offer:

• Employment in a stable international company
• Opportunity to work with specialized instruments and advanced technical equipment
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Friendly team and pleasant working environment
• Flexible working hours with a 37.5-hour working week
• Additional vacation beyond the statutory entitlement
• Annual salary reviews
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Company-paid life and accident insurance
• Employer contribution to supplementary pension savings (DDS)
• Commuting allowance
• Subsidized meals provided on company premises
• Contributions towards language courses and development programs
• Multisport card contribution
• Attractive employee benefits program, including company events, cultural activities, and sports programs for employees and their families.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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