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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a QA Testing Lead in Morrisville NC.

Role Description

Test Lead to drive verification and validation efforts within our R&D department. This role is critical to ensuring the quality and reliability of power products by leading test strategy, planning, execution, and automation efforts. The Test Lead will collaborate closely with development teams, product leadership, and other stakeholders to establish best practices, enhance testing efficiency, and improve overall product performance

Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and frameworks to ensure thorough verification, integration, and validation of power system products.

• Review user requirements, use cases, and system specifications to fully understand project details and align test coverage with product expectations.
• Plan, develop, and execute system-level, integration, and element-level testing, including new feature, regression, and validation testing to confirm compliance with requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and extend automated test frameworks and infrastructure to optimize testing efficiency.
• Utilize test management and defect tracking tools to ensure effective test execution, traceability, and documentation.
• Work with continuous engineering and development teams to reproduce, analyze, and resolve customer issues, identifying root causes efficiently.
• Lead go/no-go release decisions by assessing test results, coverage, and system stability.
• Guide and mentor test engineers, fostering best practices, continuous improvement, and technical innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing needs, improving overall test coverage and product reliability.
• Continuously evaluate and refine testing processes and procedures to maintain the highest quality standards.
• Provide test status reporting, including progress, coverage, and key quality metrics, to stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Required Skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software/hardware testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (R&D environment preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, using scripting languages like Python and/or automation tools such as Robot Framework, Pytest, or Selenium WebDriver.
• Manage Testing teams for manual and test automation (mandatory) - + 6 year’s experience
• Proficient in creating test strategy, test plans - + 6 year's experience
• Proficient as test automation tech lead - + 6 years experience
• Proficient in python & pytest OR Robot framework - + 6 years experience
• Proficient in one of the following domain areas - power systems, embedded systems, or industrial automation – + 6 years experience

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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