Systems Test Leader, Data Centers

Schneider Electric•Raleigh, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented System Test Leader to drive verification, integration, validation, and test automation activities for Schneider Electric's Data Center solutions. The role will lead testing efforts across mission-critical power infrastructure with attention to power distribution and protection. Working closely with cross-functional R&D teams, the Test Leader will ensure solutions meet customer expectations for safety, reliability, interoperability, cybersecurity, scalability, and availability in Data Center environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
5+ experience in test leadership across one or more system projects, specifically within an R&D environment.
Specific experience in datacenter solution test environments
Strong experience in test strategies, preferably at solution levels.
Strong experience in test planning, scheduling, and task estimation.
Proven ability to lead go/no-go decision-based on test results and system performance.
Expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to quickly identify system issues.
In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies, including Regression, Functional, Performance, Black Box, White Box, and Integration testing.
Experience with mentoring test engineers to increase baseline testing fundamentals and best practice.
Ability to technically architect and test plans, test cases, automation sequences, and requirements using test management tools.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills, with a focus on driving quality improvements.
Experience testing complex integrated systems involving hardware, firmware, software, networking, and communications technologies.
Strong understanding of requirements traceability, risk-based testing, and system validation methodologies.
Experience leading testing activities across multiple engineering disciplines and geographically distributed teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Data Center infrastructure solutions, including transfer switches, power distribution equipment, switchgear, UPS systems, rack power distribution, cooling infrastructure, or related mission-critical systems.
Experience validating communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, BACnet, IEC 61850, OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs, and Ethernet/IP.
Knowledge of Data Center architectures, power distribution topologies, and critical facility operations.
Experience testing cloud-connected, IoT-enabled, or Edge management solutions.
Experience with cybersecurity testing or secure product development practices.
Familiarity with Data Center industry standards and certifications.
Experience with Jira, Jama, Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, and automated test frameworks.
Knowledge of power systems, critical power, microgrids, or industrial automation solutions.

Responsibilities

Work in a transversal role across Data Center R&D projects to define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and frameworks that ensure thorough verification, integration, validation, and interoperability of Data Center power and digital infrastructure solutions.
Review user requirements, use cases, and system specifications to fully understand project details and align test coverage with product expectations.
Define and execute reliability, resiliency, failover, performance, and scalability testing for mission-critical Data Center applications.
Coordinate system integration testing across hardware, firmware, software, networking, and cloud technologies.
Support cybersecurity validation activities and ensure compliance with secure development and deployment requirements.
Evaluate solution readiness for customer deployments and provide go/no-go recommendations.
Guide and mentor test engineers within project teams to ensure strong test fundamentals, drive best practices, continuous improvement, and technical innovation.
Lead go/no-go release decisions by assessing test results, coverage, and system stability.
Continuously evaluate and refine testing processes and procedures to maintain the highest quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing needs, improving overall test coverage and product reliability.
Provide test status reporting, including progress, coverage, and key quality metrics, to stakeholders.