Smart Wires Inc.

Director of Testing

Smart Wires Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Durham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AssemblyPython

About the role

  • Define and execute Smart Wires’ global testing and QA strategy, aligning with business goals and product roadmaps.
  • Standardize and continuously improve testing methodologies and best practices across the organization.
  • Establish KPIs and metrics that measure test performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop a long-term roadmap for testing infrastructure, capacity planning, and staffing.
  • Direct and mentor a global organization covering contract manufacturers, factory, R&D, and field testing.
  • Partner with HR to drive workforce planning, hiring, and succession efforts.
  • Build training programs and career pathways that grow technical expertise and leadership capability.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement — celebrating wins and learning from challenges.
  • Standardize test methodologies and ensure global consistency and efficiency.
  • Oversee test infrastructure strategy, calibration, and maintenance programs to maximize uptime and compliance.
  • Lead digitalization efforts to connect test systems, automate data collection, and deliver actionable insights.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and ROI for testing investments while maintaining safety and exceeding quality standards.
  • Integrate testing into every stage of the product life cycle, championing design-for-testability.
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to accelerate time-to-market and resolve issues quickly.
  • Present data-driven insights and risk assessments to senior leadership to guide product and operational decisions.
  • Collaborate with commercial sales support to include interfacing with customers as needed as it relates to testing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • 5+ years in power, energy, or utilities with 3+ years in testing/QA leadership.
  • Experience developing and deploying manufacturing test systems at scale.
  • Proven experience as a technical leader for transmission and distribution grid standards (IEEE, IEC, utility-specific).
  • Strong knowledge of T&D equipment testing methodologies and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with test automation tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python), PLM/MES systems, and test execution systems.
  • Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing, ESS/HASS testing, and calibration programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead global teams, manage complex programs, and deliver results.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% annually (domestic and occasional international travel)
Benefits
  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Eighteen weeks of paid parental leave to support you and your family.
  • Competitive total compensation packages that include, salary, bonus and equity.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
testing methodologiesQA strategyKPI developmenttest performance metricstest infrastructuretest automationPCBA testingESS testingcalibration programsdesign-for-testability
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcommunicationworkforce planningproblem-solvingdata-driven decision makingteam management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineering (preferred)
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