Quality/Hardware Test Manager

Hanna Instruments, a global leader of scientific instrumentation, is seeking a hands-on Quality/ Hardware Test Manager to lead and evolve our product validation and quality assurance efforts. This role combines team leadership with direct involvement in product testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality and compliance for electronic or electrochemical instrumentation and a passion for building high-performing test systems and teams.

Job Responsibilities of a Quality/Hardward Test Manager:

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers responsible for validating new product designs and ensuring the continued reliability of released products.
• Drive development of structured test plans, procedures, and schedules across multiple projects.

Hands-On Testing

• Actively participate in testing activities, including performance, reliability, and environmental testing of electronics and sensors.
• Support design validation, root cause analysis, and resolution of hardware and system-level issues.

Quality & Compliance

• Implement quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 and internal company standards.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant safety and EMC standards (e.g., UL 61010, IEC 61326, CE).
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and improve test coverage and risk mitigation strategies.

Documentation & Process

• Oversee generation and maintenance of test reports, validation protocols, and traceability documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, compliance, and production teams to close quality gaps and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills required for a Quality/Test Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related technical field).
• 7 years of experience in product testing, quality assurance, or reliability engineering.
• At least 2 years of team leadership or project management experience.
• Solid understanding of test equipment, instrumentation, and validation methods.
• Experience with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, FCC, or IEC 61010/61326.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced development environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence) and XRAY
• Experience working with PLM systems (e.g., Arena, Agile) is a plus
• Familiarity with design verification in regulated industries or consumer electronics is beneficial.

The people here at Hanna create testing solutions that help improve everything from the taste of your local microbrew to the safety of the water from your tap. With operations in 34 countries, Hanna is working to solve some of the world’s biggest problems by making scientific testing more accessible, easy and accurate. Working for Hanna is an opportunity to be a part of the solution in making a better world.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.