North America Test Engineering Manager

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The Supply Chain & Procurement Transformation department is a specialized team focused on fundamentally improving and modernizing an organization's supply chain and procurement functions. This isn't just about incremental improvements; it's about driving significant, strategic change to create a more efficient, resilient, and value-driven supply chain. Job Description North America Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of Test Engineers, overseeing the strategy, development, and execution of product testing to ensure quality. This role involves managing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. It also includes collaborating with other departments to define testing strategies, create test plans, and manage The North America Test Engineering Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall strategy, development, and execution of product testing to ensure the highest quality standards. This role encompasses comprehensive staff management, including the hiring of top talent, providing ongoing training, and conducting thorough performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team. The Manager will collaborate extensively with cross-functional departments such as R&D, product management, and manufacturing to define robust testing strategies, create detailed test plans, and efficiently manage resources. This is crucial for ensuring projects are completed on-time and within budget. A key aspect of the role involves the management of test environments and tools, alongside a continuous drive to improve test processes and methodologies. Furthermore, the Manager will provide strong technical leadership and mentorship to the team, guiding them in best practices and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive test engineering strategy aligned with overall business objectives and product roadmaps. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Test Engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high productivity. This includes hiring, training, performance reviews, and career pathing. Test Process Management: Oversee the entire product testing lifecycle, from requirements analysis and test plan creation to execution, defect tracking, and reporting. Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, design, and manufacturing teams to integrate testing activities seamlessly into the product development process. Resource Management: Allocate and manage testing resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to optimize project timelines and costs. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain high standards for product quality and reliability through effective testing methodologies. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential testing risks and challenges. Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on testing progress, issues, and overall product quality to senior management. Innovation Continuously finds methods to improve efficiency metrics for the team (on-time delivery, cost, quality). Researches and implements new testing technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance test coverage and effectiveness. Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the test engineering function. Organization/Project Management Coordinates resources and tasks to meet overall group objectives and priorities. Monitors achievements and costs, and removes barriers to group’s success. Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring clear communication and timely completion. Develops and maintains detailed project schedules and milestones . Skills Strong background in LabView Development Experience. In-depth Knowledge in Hardware and RF testing principles and applications. Extensive Programming experience in C, C#, and C++. Proven experience in managing and leading technical teams. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with various testing methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall) and test automation frameworks. Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Qualifications Demonstrated experience with product development life cycles and quality assurance processes resources to ensure on-time and within-budget project completion. Key responsibilities include managing test environments and tools, improving test processes, and providing technical leadership and mentorship. Innovation Continuously finds methods to improve efficiency metrics for the team (on-time delivery, cost, quality). Organization/Project Management Coordinates resources and tasks to meet overall group objectives and priorities. Monitors achievements and costs, and removes barriers to group’s success. Skills LabView Development Experience, Knowledge in Hardware and RF, Programming experience in C,C#,C++ Target Base Salary Range: $120,300 - $186,300 Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. #LI-MM4 #LI-HYBRID Basic Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 8+ years of experience in Test Engineering Travel Requirements 10-25% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.