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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Manager, Test Engineering, come grow with us!

The Test Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the electrical testing function across HPS manufacturing operations and any Canadian facilities conducting product testing. The role provides operational leadership to ensure testing activities meet quality, safety, regulatory, customer, and production requirements. The successful candidate will be accountable for developing and leading testing personnel, adoption and establishment of standardized testing processes, maintaining test equipment and infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external customers, this individual will ensure testing capabilities effectively support new product development, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role also manages departmental budgets, resource allocation, and long-term capability planning.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead all production, type, qualification, validation, and R&D testing activities across Canadian testing facilities.
• Establish, implement, and maintain standardized testing procedures, methods, and best practices.
• Ensure testing activities meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, regulatory standards, and production schedules.
• Develop and maintain testing capabilities, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure necessary to support current and future business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, accreditation requirements, and internal quality management systems, including UL DAP, CSA, ISO 17025, and other relevant certifications.
• Oversee laboratory quality systems, including calibration programs, validation processes, result verification, and complaint resolution.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Testing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and customers regarding testing requirements, methodologies, capabilities, and results.
• Review and evaluate unique or complex testing requirements and provide technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, develop, and engage testing personnel through effective recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Develop technical competencies within the team to ensure readiness for new technologies, products, and testing methodologies.
• Ensure a safe working environment through compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, performance metrics, and key performance indicators to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Lead digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• A completed S. in Electrical Engineering or over 5 years of experience supervising testing
• Completion of Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on electrical testing facilities in transformers/reactors
• 6 to 9 years of related work experience
• Extensive knowledge in electrical testing of transformers/reactors
• Strong knowledge in design, manufacturing, application and testing of electrical transformers
• Experience working with ISO9001 and ISO/IEC17025
• Experience in standards from external agencies such as ABS, DNV, CSA, UL, IEEE, IEC, NEMA.
• Experience with manufacturing specifications for electrical transformers
• Knowledge of safety, operation, installation, calibration and maintenance of test equipment
• Complete understanding of health and safety
• Ability to travel regularly to other sites within Ontario and Quebec

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

At Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), we provide market‑competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions. For this role, the base salary range is $145,600.00 to $195,600.00, with final offers determined by experience, qualifications, and role complexity.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique strengths, and we do not want this range to limit or discourage anyone from applying. In addition to base pay, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for performance‑based incentives. We welcome open conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.

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