Test Manager for Automation Systems | Testmanager für Automationssysteme (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Friedrichshafen
Job Summary
As a Test Manager for Automation Systems, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, control, and monitoring of all testing activities for complex technological solutions. Your daily routine involves developing comprehensive test strategies for safety-critical functions and deriving specific test requirements, particularly in alignment with the IEC 62443 standard for cybersecurity. You will coordinate both internal and external testing resources, organizing system, integration, and security tests while managing reporting, risk, and deviation processes. This role is highly collaborative, requiring close interaction with development and security teams to ensure successful documentation and releases. The position is particularly attractive due to its focus on cutting-edge cybersecurity in automation and the long-term stability offered by a permanent contract with extensive corporate benefits, including childcare subsidies and professional development opportunities.
Required Skills
Education
Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a similar field.
Experience
- Professional experience in test management for complex systems
- Practical knowledge in the cybersecurity environment, ideally with IEC 62443 standards
- Experience in coordinating internal and external testing resources
- Proven track record in organizing system, integration, and security tests
- Experience working with professional test and requirements tools like Polarion, DOORS, or Jira
Languages
Additional
- ISTQB certification is desirable. The role requires a structured, communicative, and solution-oriented way of working.
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