Team Lead, Test Technician

Job summary

The Team Lead is responsible for the operational leadership of test bench operators, ensuring safe and efficient testing of electric motors and high-voltage inverters. They manage multi-shift schedules, monitor laboratory KPIs, and collaborate with test designers to ensure test plans are executed according to priorities.

Job details

Job Purpose Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and the off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world’s original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. The Testing Operations Team Lead is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational leadership of the test bench operators team. Your mission is to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of testing activities of electric motors, high-voltage inverters and related embedded software across multiple test benches and shifts. This team also supports the commissioning and reporting of test. The role reports directly to the Test Lab Manager and works in close collaboration with the test designers and planner, acting as the operational counterpart to ensure test plans are executed according to priorities, bench availability, and test input readiness. Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the testing of emotors, high-voltage inverters and embedded software through the operation of test benches Responsible for managing the test operators team Manage a multi-shift team (day, evening and weekend) Run shift handovers and daily stand‑up meetings to ensure alignment, safety, and execution focus Work closely with the lab scheduler and test engineers to meet deadlines and ensure optimal use of resources. Responsible for monitoring and improving laboratory KPIs (on-time delivery (OTD) and uptime) Support development and improvement of automated testing Oversee troubleshooting/investigation during dyno testing Responsible to meet operational KPIs such as FTT, OTD and uptime. Responsible for training of the test operators Maintain 5S standards in the test benches areas Education and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, software engineering) or in Operations management. Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in a test lab environment or in operations management Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in team management Skills Effective communication, interpersonal, influencing and team-building skills Experience managing shift work and variable workforce coverage Demonstrated ability to: Prioritize work in dynamic environments Navigate frequent changes in priorities Balance short-term execution with long-term improvement Autonomous, structured, and results-focused Strong safety awareness, particularly for high voltage environments Continuous improvement mindset Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written)

What you’ll do

The Team Lead is responsible for the operational leadership of test bench operators, ensuring safe and efficient testing of electric motors and high-voltage inverters. They manage multi-shift schedules, monitor laboratory KPIs, and collaborate with test designers to ensure test plans are executed according to priorities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering. A minimum of seven years of experience in a test lab environment and five years of team management experience are required.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Shift Management · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Automated testing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Team leadership
• Test bench operation
• Operations management
• Shift management
• Troubleshooting
• Dyno testing
• KPI monitoring
• 5S standards
• Safety awareness
• Continuous improvement
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Project prioritization
• High-voltage systems
• Automated testing
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Prioritization
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Team Management
• Team Leadership
• Software Engineering
• Test Automation
• Test Planning
• Effective Communication
• Team Building
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Results Orientation
• Operations Management
• Thermal Management
• Powertrain
• High Voltage
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Shift Work
• Embedded Software
• Mechatronics
• Alternative Energy
• Test Engineering
• Electric Motors

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Technology
• Lead Test Technician
• Engineering Test Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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