Team Lead and Technical Manager — Functional Testing

Kibbi; Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, T

Stock purchase program

Public transit reimbursement

Gym membership discount

Free snacks and beverages

Social activities

Job summary

Octasic is seeking a Team Lead and Technical Manager - Functional Testing to oversee a functional testing department. The role combines technical leadership, team management and strategic contribution to testing activities across development and production.

The candidate will report to the Department Director, ensuring continuity, knowledge transfer and succession planning, with on-site work in Montreal and a strong emphasis on collaboration and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer/software engineering or a related field; or a DEC with significant experience.
• 8–10 years of relevant functional testing experience in electronics.
• Fluent French and strong English (minimum 8/10).
• Strong knowledge of electronic systems, PCBs and test instrumentation.
• Leadership, coordination or team supervision experience.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in manufacturing or production support.
• Interest in growing into management roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all functional testing activities for products from development through production support.
• Ensure testing methods and systems are of high quality, reliable and efficient.
• Lead the functional testing team and develop their technical and professional skills.
• Be the primary technical reference for complex board/system testing and production failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality and project management to integrate testing into development cycles.
• Define, maintain and evolve testing standards, processes and tools for continuous improvement.
• Assess medium- and long-term needs for resources, equipment and testing infrastructure.
• Support the Department Director in planning, priorities and tracking activities.
• Gradually take on broader departmental management responsibilities as part of succession.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Bilingual French/English

Education

Electrical/Computer/Software Eng degree

DEC + substantial experience

Tools

Python

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Our client, Octasic, founded in 1998, is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with Research and Development facilities in Canada and India, as well as a global sales support network. Octasic is a leading provider of SoCs (System on Chip), software and integrated hardware and software platforms for the global wireless and multimedia gateway markets. Its hardware and software platforms are the foundation for next-generation wireless systems serving Defense, Law Enforcement and National Security Agencies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, Octasic, is looking for a Team Lead and Technical Manager -Functional Testing to oversee the functional testing department. This key role combines technical expertise, team management and contribution to the strategic direction of electronic product testing activities. Reporting to the Department Director, the selected candidate will work closely with the Director to ensure operational continuity, knowledge transfer and medium-term succession planning.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all functional testing activities for their products, from development phases through production support;


• Ensure the quality, reliability and efficiency of testing methods and systems;


• Lead the functional testing team by supporting their technical and professional development and establishing clear priorities aligned with business needs;


• Act as the primary technical reference for complex issues related to board and system testing, as well as failure analysis observed in production;


• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, quality and project management teams to ensure the effective integration of testing strategies into development cycles and manufacturing operations;


• Define, maintain and evolve testing standards, processes and tools to support continuous improvement within the department;


• Assess medium- and long-term needs in terms of resources, equipment and testing infrastructure, and contribute to prioritizing required investments;


• Support the Department Director in strategic planning, priority management and tracking of operational activities;


• Gradually take on broader departmental management responsibilities, including planning, budget management and representation to leadership, as part of a succession plan.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field, or a DEC in a relevant field combined with significant professional experience; a specialization in electronics is preferred;


• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in functional testing of electronic products;


• Functional proficiency in French and strong proficiency in English (minimum 8/10);


• Strong understanding of electronic systems, circuit boards and test instrumentation;


• Proven experience in technical leadership, coordination or team supervision;


• Ability to structure effective testing approaches and solve complex technical problems;


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams;


• Experience in a manufacturing environment or production support;


• Interest and ability to grow into management and leadership responsibilities in the medium term.

ASSETS

• Knowledge of RF (Radio Frequency) instruments and systems;


• Strong proficiency with software tools used in test environments, including Python;


• Knowledge of relational databases.

WORK CONDITIONS

• On-site position in Montreal, Angus area;


• Salary: $120,000 to $140,000, depending on experience;


• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental and telemedicine;


• Paid week between Christmas and New Year’s;


• Stock purchase program;


• Public transit reimbursement program;


• Gym membership discount;


• Free snacks and beverages;


• Friendly and collaborative work environment;


• Numerous social activities throughout the year;


• Offices located approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Préfontaine metro station.

Note : The masculine is used to lighten the text without prejudice to the feminine form.

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