Team Lead and Technical Manager - Functional Testing
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Salary: $120,000 to $140,000, depending on experience; · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary: $120,000 to $140,000, depending on experience;
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in functional testing of electronic products;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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 :
QUALIFICATIONS :
WORK CONDITIONS :
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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.
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.
- 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.
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS ROLE?
Contact the assigned recruiter (see at the top right of the page)
514.842.7846Check the contact information of our team here.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate functional testing activities from product development through production support, ensuring testing quality, reliability, and efficiency. Manage and develop the testing team, serve as the technical authority for complex testing and failure-analysis issues, and support departmental strategy, resource planning, and succession into broader management responsibilities.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering or a related field, or a relevant technical diploma combined with significant experience; an electronics specialization is preferred. Candidates need 8–10 years of functional testing experience, strong knowledge of electronic systems and test instrumentation, technical leadership experience, manufacturing or production-support experience, and functional French and strong English proficiency.
Skills
- Functional Testing
- Electronic Product Testing
- Team Leadership
- Technical Management
- Board and System Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Test Instrumentation
- Testing Standards and Processes
- Production Support
- Manufacturing Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Python
- RF Systems and Instruments
- Relational Databases
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Paid Week Between Christmas and New Year's
- Stock Purchase Program
- Public Transit Reimbursement
- Gym Membership Discount
- Free Snacks and Beverages
- Social Activities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Keywords
- System-on-Chip
- Wireless Systems
- Multimedia Gateways
- Functional Testing
- Electronic Products
- Circuit Boards
- Test Instrumentation
- Board Testing
- System Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Production Support
- Manufacturing
- Testing Standards
- Testing Processes
- Testing Tools
- Continuous Improvement
- Resource Planning
- Equipment Planning
- Investment Prioritization
- Team Supervision
- Technical Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Python
- RF Instruments
- RF Systems
- Relational Databases
- Defense
- Law Enforcement
- National Security