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Senior Manager, Qualification Laboratory
Saskatchewan, Canada · 10340, Vrbovec, Croatia
EUR 69k-69k / year
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
As our new job International Qualification Lab Manager, you will make sure that the quality and reliability of Semikron Danfoss power modules and chips meet and exceed customer requirements and international standards.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to accomplish the agreed and planned qualification projects in time, optimize the utilization of the lab equipment and contribute to continues product and reliability improvements in a multifunctional and international team.
You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, Product Management, and international laboratory teams, taking ownership of qualification strategies, laboratory operations, product release processes, and global team development. Through your expertise and leadership, you’ll help us build a more connected, effective, and future-ready organization.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and develop an international qualification laboratory organization across multiple locations, ensuring alignment of processes, priorities, and objectives.
- Drive qualification and release activities for new products, product variants, and production changes, ensuring compliance with quality and reliability requirements.
- Manage laboratory operations, resource planning, and utilization to effectively support R&D, Production, Quality, and Analysis teams.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships and provide expert guidance on qualification standards, testing methodologies, and product readiness decisions.
- Foster an engaged international team culture, supporting leadership development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across countries and sites.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in electrical testing and qualification of (power) electronic devices
- Experience in managing and organizing a qualification lab in electronic industry
- Strong communication skills in Slovak and English (ideally also German or Italian)
- Cross-cultural leadership experience and skills
- Act according to testing and reliability standards and upskill on them
- Attention to accuracy (regarding standards, documentation and testing procedures)
- Basic knowledge of power electronics devices
- Strong background in statistics and failure investigation
What You'll Get from Us
We offer you the opportunity to work in a stable international company where you will be part of a team that is driven by technology and expertise.
The minimum annual gross salary for a permanent employment contract is EUR 69,000. The final offer will depend on the position, level of experience, and location.
In addition to challenging work with modern technical equipment, we offer:
- Employment in a stable international company
- Opportunity to work with specialized instruments and advanced technical equipment
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Friendly team and pleasant working environment
- Flexible working hours with a 37.5-hour working week
- Additional vacation beyond the statutory entitlement
- Annual salary reviews
- Monthly performance bonuses
- Company-paid life and accident insurance
- Employer contribution to supplementary pension savings (DDS)
- Commuting allowance
- Subsidized meals provided on company premises
- Contributions towards language courses and development programs
- Multisport card contribution
- Attractive employee benefits program, including company events, cultural activities, and sports programs for employees and their families.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
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