Software Test Lead

Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden; Mjölby kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime

Remote part-time option

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling Europe is seeking a Software Test Lead to strengthen testing across HIL, SIL, and automation within R&D Auto Solutions. You will influence technical decisions and ensure product quality while leading testing initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and developing modern testing methods in a growing area with exposure to advanced automation and IoT.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering,Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in software testing, preferably embedded systems.
• Experience with test frameworks is a plus.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead software testing on HIL, SIL, and bench.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases.
• Create scripts and manage automated test runs.
• Analyze results, perform root cause analysis, and report findings.
• Contribute to test strategy, planning, and improvements.
• Coach and support teams in testing practices and automation.

Skills

Software testing

Leadership

Embedded systems

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Test frameworks

Job description

Do you want to work close to the product where software meets hardware? Toyota Material Handling Europe is looking for a Software Test Lead within R&D Auto Solutions to strengthen testing with HIL, SIL, and advanced automation.

You will play a key role in developing modern testing methods, influencing technical decisions, and ensuring product quality in a growing area.

Why you should join us

• Be part of a growing and innovative R&D area shaping modern testing methods
• Influence technical decisions and contribute to high-quality solutions
• Collaborate in a supportive and knowledge-sharing environment
• Develop both your technical expertise and leadership skills
• Work alongside experienced and engaged colleagues

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead software testing on HIL, SIL, and bench
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases
• Create scripts and manage automated test runs
• Analyze results, perform root cause analysis, and report findings
• Contribute to test strategy, planning, and improvements
• Coach and support teams in testing practices and automation

Profile

• A degree in Computer Science, Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering,Mechatronics, or equivalent
• Several years of experience in software testing, preferably embedded systems
• Experience with test frameworks is a plus
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus

You are a proactive, collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, taking responsibility, and helping teams grow.

Who is R&D Toyota Material Handling Europe?

Toyota Material Handling Europe is a world leader in material handling and we are making large investments to meet the needs of the future. At our R&D department in Mjölby, 300 employees work on the development of our products and services as well as new innovative solutions. At Toyota, we work with a holistic perspective where employees have responsibility from concept to finished product.

At Toyota, we combine classic design with modern technology in automation, IoT and AI. Our product portfolio ranges from manual hand trucks to driverless vehicles with advanced technology. In the R&D department, we work with short development cycles to meet the demand of a rapidly growing market.

Toyota as an employer

At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we strive to be a friendly, safe, and progressive workplace. The culture is based on Toyota's values, where respect and caring actions are key words in the daily work. Our ambition is to strengthen competitiveness by increasing diversity in operations and taking advantage of differences. Through our environmental work, ambitious climate goals and our personnel policy, we work to be a sustainable employer.

In order to create the conditions for a sustainable everyday life, we offer our employees flextime and the opportunity to work remotely on a part-time basis. We have good training opportunities with free access to gyms and group training, as well as a generous wellness allowance.