Test Engineering Chapter Lead - Platform and Technology

Ralliant; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Test Chapter Lead to guide and grow a team of test engineers across value streams. You will mentor professionals, align testing activities with Agile practices, and maintain robust test procedures and checklists to ensure high-quality delivery.

You will drive adoption of emerging testing technologies, coordinate with other leaders, and support performance reviews for chapter members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum five years experience with automation testing of software, firmware, and hardware.
• Experience leading and managing teams of technical professionals.
• Experience with performance management, career development, and team building in a leadership capacity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams, other leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a group of professionals in the Test Chapter, ensuring technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Act as a point of contact for the chapter's members, advocating for their needs, providing guidance, and resolving conflicts when necessary.
• Ensure that all work within the chapter aligns with Agile principles, including iterative development, collaboration, and rapid feedback loops.
• Own and maintain test procedures and design checklists thus ensuring continuous best practice adoption within the chapter.
• Help drive the adoption and integration of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in the Test Chapter.
• Ensure the chapter's goals are aligned with the broader organizational objectives and Agile practices.
• Foster a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and self-improvement across teams and chapters.
• Collaborate with other chapter leads, product owners, and scrum masters to ensure consistency across disciplines, best practices, and Agile principles.
• Support the career development of individuals within the chapter, setting and providing regular feedback to D4G goals, identifying training opportunities, and providing input to performance reviews.
• Encourage a growth mindset by identifying and facilitating learning opportunities, internal knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage the chapter’s training budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Coordinate the succession process to ensure continuity and stability within the chapter.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Test Chapter Lead

Location: Bangalore, India

Job Type: Full-time

About Us: Fortive is a global team, 18,000 strong, working together to deliver essential technology that makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We specialize in providing connected workflow solutions, designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing professional and engineered products, software, and services. Our work spans across Intelligent Operating Solutions, Precision Technologies, and Advanced Healthcare Solutions.

Qualitrol, a division of Fortive, is the leading provider of essential technology that enables the delivery of uninterrupted power. Established in 1945, we produce thousands of products on-demand, customized to meet our customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment, and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution.

Job Summary: The Test Chapter Lead combines subject matter technical expertise with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to support and develop a team of test engineers (the Chapter) working in different Value Streams across the organization. The person filling the role will be responsible for the professional development, coaching, and growth of individuals within the chapter, as well as driving alignment with organizational goals and ensuring high-quality delivery. Additionally, this person is expected to develop and maintain testing procedures, checklists, and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and coach a group of professionals in the Test Chapter, ensuring technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Act as a point of contact for the chapter's members, advocating for their needs, providing guidance, and resolving conflicts when necessary.
• Ensure that all work within the chapter aligns with Agile principles, including iterative development, collaboration, and rapid feedback loops.
• Own and maintain test procedures and design checklists thus ensuring continuous best practice adoption within the chapter.
• Help drive the adoption and integration of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in the Test Chapter.
• Ensure the chapter's goals are aligned with the broader organizational objectives and Agile practices.
• Foster a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and self-improvement across teams and chapters.
• Collaborate with other chapter leads, product owners, and scrum masters to ensure consistency across disciplines, best practices, and Agile principles.
• Support the career development of individuals within the chapter, setting and providing regular feedback to D4G goals, identifying training opportunities, and providing input to performance reviews.
• Encourage a growth mindset by identifying and facilitating learning opportunities, internal knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage the chapter’s training budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Coordinate the succession process to ensure continuity and stability within the chapter.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum five years experience with automation testing of software, firmware, and hardware.
• Experience leading and managing teams of technical professionals.
• Experience with performance management, career development, and team building in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent, providing both technical and personal growth support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams, other leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the power utility industry and the various monitoring players.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and Agile best practices.
• Proven experience in an Agile environment, preferably in a leadership or mentoring role.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.