DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - SYSTEM TEST (POWER ELECTRONICS)
Location Tlaquepaque, Mexico
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
As a Development Manager – System Test (Power Electronics), you will lead regional system-level verification aligned with ASPICE SYS.4 and SYS.5, driving validation through functional and environmental testing. You will define the test strategy, coordinate execution, and ensure robust validation from requirements to release.
Acting as a technical and organizational reference, you will guide test activities, ensure cross-functional alignment, and drive efficient, high-quality validation with a focus on“First-Time-Right” delivery.
YOUR TASKS
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Lead and manage the regional System Test organization for Power Electronics projects, covering the full development lifecycle (RFQ to SOP).
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Define and execute validation strategies aligned to ASPICE SYS.4 (System Integration Test) and SYS.5 (System Qualification Test).
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Oversee functional and environmental testing activities, ensuring proper test coverage and traceability to system requirements.
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Drive test concept definition, planning, and execution within regional labs and teams.
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Ensure compliance with ASPICE, IATF 16949, APQP/PPAP, and V-model processes.
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Act as the technical interface to customers (OEMs) for System Test topics at regional level.
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Collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, Software, Quality, and Project Management teams.
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Lead, develop, and coach a team of test and validation engineers.
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Manage resource planning, priorities, and budget alignment for testing activities.
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Support industrialization and product release, ensuring strong validation maturity.
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Collaborate with production plants to define, align, and implement test instructions for manufacturing and end-of-line validation.
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Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, automation, and lab processes.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
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Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
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8+ years of experience in automotive electronics development, ideally in System Test, validation, or technical project leadership.
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Strong experience in System Verification & Validation, aligned with ASPICE SYS.4 / SYS.5.
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Solid understanding of functional test and environmental validation in automotive electronics.
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Proven experience managing complex development or validation projects.
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Experience working with OEM validation requirements (e.g., GM, Ford).
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Proven collaboration with global HELLA locations (e.g., HRO, HLT, HEC, HKG) in development or validation activities.
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Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
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Knowledge of project management, cost awareness, and resource optimization.
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PMP certification is a plus.
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Fluent in English and Spanish.
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18468.
HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Alfonso Chacon
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