Lab and Compliance Assessment Senior Manager

Job Description:

• We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.

At Schneider Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do.

Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?

If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you! Role Purpose

• The Lab and Compliance assessment Senior Manager leads the laboratory responsible for Verification, Validation, and certification activities for the company’s switches and sockets product portfolio.
• The Lab Manager drives operational excellence, ensures technical competency, and supports product development teams by delivering high‑quality and on‑time test results.
• The role ensures that all laboratory operations comply with internal quality standards, international regulations, and the requirements of certification bodies (VDE, AENOR, Fimko, Demko, Semko, etc…).

Scope & Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop the V&V lab team, including Product test Engineers & lab technicians (~20 FTE)
• Plan, prioritize and supervise all testing campaigns: design validation, design verification, type tests, routine tests, surveillance tests, and certification tests.
• Ensure full autonomy and compliance with VDE & AENOR Level 3 accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and improve laboratory processes, workflows, and documentation.
• Ensure all tests are executed according to relevant international standards (IEC/EN standards for switches & sockets), internal specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Guarantee laboratory compliance with accreditation quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025).
• Own lab audits, internal and external, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance for all equipment and operations.

Technical Expertise & Test Excellence* Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for complex or non‑standard testing activities.

• Validate and approve test methods, test reports, and technical interpretations.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and investment planning for lab equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement, including automation, digital tools, and new test capabilities.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration* Work closely with R&D design teams, Quality, Certification, Manufacturing, and Product Management to support project milestones.

• Act as the main point of contact for certification bodies (VDE, AENOR), external laboratories, and partners.
• Communicate clearly on test progress, risks, timelines, and results.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement* Define the lab roadmap aligned with R&D and business strategy.

• Optimize lab performance through KPIs, resource allocation, and process improvement.
• Introduce best practices in reliability engineering, accelerated testing, and predictive quality.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

Technical & Professional Skills

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical products, especially switches, sockets, and installation devices.
• Solid expertise in laboratory testing: electrical & mechanical tests, environmental tests, safety testing, etc.
• Experience with IEC/EN product standards and certification processes (e.g., IEC 60669, IEC 60884, VDE, AENOR).
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025) and test method validation.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical teams in a laboratory or engineering environment.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to drive change, foster continuous improvement, and develop team competencies.

Personal Attributes

• Rigor, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Customer‑centric mindset and orientation toward service quality.
• Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to work under time constraints.

(External) English Qualifications: Required Competencies & Qualifications

Technical & Professional Skills

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical products, especially switches, sockets, and installation devices.
• Solid expertise in laboratory testing: electrical & mechanical tests, environmental tests, safety testing, etc.
• Experience with IEC/EN product standards and certification processes (e.g., IEC 60669, IEC 60884, VDE, AENOR).
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025) and test method validation.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical teams in a laboratory or engineering environment.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to drive change, foster continuous improvement, and develop team competencies.

Personal Attributes

• Rigor, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Customer‑centric mindset and orientation toward service quality.
• Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to work under time constraints.

Ready to lead innovation and drive meaningful change? Apply today! Local Benefits (English):

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

(External) English Company Boiler Plate: Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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