Manager System Testing & Certification (m/w/d)

Alpitronic; Rencio; Remote; EUR 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpitronic is seeking a Manager of System Testing & Certification in Italy to lead a team responsible for validating, qualifying, and certifying new products before market release. You will ensure compliance with IEC, ISO, UL and regulatory standards across EV charging and power electronics projects.

You will define strategy, drive validation plans, and collaborate with engineering, labs, and authorities to deliver robust certification evidence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• Proven leadership in testing, validation, qualification, and certification.
• Experience in power electronics, EV charging, automotive or regulated industries.
• Hands-on in V-Model product development environments.
• Knowledge of validation, DVP&R, qualification testing, and certification.
• Understanding of IEC, ISO, UL, EMC, electrical safety, reliability testing.
• Familiar with modern lab equipment, automated testing, and data-driven validation.
• Project and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical decision-making.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple programs.
• Fluent in English; German and/or Italian are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive System Testing & Certification strategy.
• Plan and execute system validation, qualification, and certification.
• Define Validation Plans (DVP&R), Type Tests, Qualification Programs, and Certification Plans.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, validation, results, issues, and evidence.
• Develop risk-based validation strategies balancing coverage, lab utilization, compliance, and time-to-market.
• Drive issue resolution during validation and verify corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, external labs, and regulatory authorities.
• Promote advanced testing methodologies, automation, and data-driven validation approaches.
• Ensure quality of validation reports and certification documentation.
• Lead and develop the Testing & Certification team while optimizing resources.

Skills

Leadership

System Testing

Certification

V-Model

Validation Planning

Standards knowledge

IEC/ISO/UL

Lab equipment

Project management

English fluency

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

As Manager System Testing & Certification, you will lead a team of test engineers responsible for validating, qualifying, and certifying new products before market release. Your mission is to ensure product compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements through robust, efficient, and risk-based testing and certification activities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and drive the overall System Testing & Certification strategy aligned with product requirements and the R&D roadmap
• Lead the planning and execution of system validation, qualification, and certification activities throughout the product development lifecycle
• Define and manage Validation Plans (DVP&R), Type Tests, Qualification Programs, and Certification Plans in compliance with applicable standards (e.g. IEC, ISO, UL)
• Ensure full traceability between product requirements, validation activities, test results, identified issues, and certification evidence
• Develop risk-based validation strategies balancing coverage, laboratory utilization, compliance requirements, and time-to-market
• Drive issue resolution during validation, including root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering teams, external laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities
• Promote advanced testing methodologies, laboratory technologies, automation, and data-driven validation approaches
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of validation reports, certification documentation, and compliance evidence
• Lead, coach, and develop the assigned Testing & Certification team while optimizing resources, laboratory capacity, and project priorities

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• Proven leadership experience in testing, validation, qualification, and certification environments
• Experience within power electronics, EV charging infrastructure, automotive, or similarly regulated industries
• Hands-on experience working in V-Model-based product development environments
• Strong knowledge of validation methodologies, DVP&R development, qualification testing, and certification processes
• Deep understanding of international standards and regulatory frameworks (IEC, ISO, UL, EMC, Electrical Safety, Environmental and Reliability Testing)
• Familiarity with modern laboratory equipment, automated testing environments, and data-driven validation approaches
• Project and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage priorities across multiple development programs
• Fluent in English; German and/or Italian are a plus

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Total compensation starting from € 74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement
• Additional company benefits

The compensation indicated represents the total compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities. Should the position's responsibilities, seniority level, or location differ during the recruitment process, the applicable compensation may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account local market conditions and internal compensation frameworks.