QA & Lab Manager — HVACR Testing Leader

Copeland; Belluno; Hybrid; EUR 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is seeking an experienced QA & Lab Manager in Belluno, Italy to lead the QA Engineers and Laboratory Technicians, drive testing strategies, and ensure rigorous verification of electronic controllers for HVACR applications.

You will manage the Application Laboratory, coordinate resources, and implement process improvements while collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and global teams to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in testing, validation, quality assurance, or laboratory environments for electronic products.
• At least 2-3 years of experience leading technical teams, projects, or laboratory organizations.
• Solid understanding of electronic controllers and firmware/software verification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of HVACR systems, refrigeration cycle fundamentals, and key refrigeration components.
• Experience with measurement instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and laboratory testing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus.
• Experience with test automation tools and CI environments.
• Experience in planning, budget management, and project prioritization.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QA Engineers and Laboratory Technicians, setting clear objectives and supporting professional growth.
• Plan team workload and allocate resources across projects based on business priorities and product release schedules.
• Define and drive testing strategies for new products and software releases from prototype through production release.
• Ensure product requirements are testable and support the definition of test plans, use cases, validation methodologies, and acceptance criteria.
• Promote test automation and continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Review and approve test reports and provide recommendations regarding product readiness for release.
• Coordinate root cause investigations and support resolution of product issues identified during development or in the field.
• Manage the Application Laboratory, ensuring efficient planning and execution of functional, performance, and validation testing activities.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and test benches are properly maintained, calibrated, and available to support project needs.
• Manage laboratory budgets, including equipment investments, consumables, and external testing services.
• Define and maintain laboratory procedures while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Establish and monitor quality and laboratory KPIs, including test coverage, defect detection efficiency, and field quality trends.
• Support compliance with applicable industry standards, certification requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Technical Support, and global teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, testing effectiveness, and operational excellence.

Skills

QA testing

Team leading

Firmware verification

Test automation

HVACR knowledge

Electrical schematics

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

Measurement instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Modbus

CI environments

Job description

Copeland is seeking an experienced QA & Lab Manager in Belluno, Italy to lead the QA Engineers and Laboratory Technicians, drive testing strategies, and ensure rigorous verification of electronic controllers for HVACR applications.

You will manage the Application Laboratory, coordinate resources, and implement process improvements while collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and global teams to deliver high-quality products.