GIS Testing Manager
Position : GIS Testing Manager
Location : Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Aurangabad
Key Responsibilities
Testing Operations Management
• Lead and manage routine testing activities of GIS products in accordance with applicable standards, customer specifications, and factory procedures.
• Develop and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly testing plans aligned with production schedules and business targets.
• Ensure availability and optimal utilization of testing equipment, tools, test bays, and manpower.
• Monitor testing throughput, turnaround time, and productivity KPIs to achieve operational objectives.
Production & Resource Planning
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Project Management teams to ensure smooth execution of testing activities.
• Plan workforce allocation and shift schedules to support production requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments.
• Drive capacity planning and resource optimization initiatives.
Customer Inspection & Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Lead customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for domestic and international customers.
• Act as the primary interface between customers and the testing organization during FAT activities.
• Ensure timely closure of customer observations and technical queries.
• Support sales and project teams during customer visits and audits.
Technical Leadership
• Provide technical leadership for:
o Power Frequency Tests
o Partial Discharge Testing
o Mechanical Operation Testing
o Interlock Verification
o Gas Tightness Testing
o Control Circuit Verification
o HV Test Equipment Operation
• Support troubleshooting of test failures and implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain testing records, reports, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure closure of audit findings.
• Drive process standardization and best practices across testing operations.
Team Leadership & Development
• Lead a team of test engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Conduct regular operational reviews, safety meetings, and performance discussions.
• Develop employee competencies through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Maintain skill matrices, succession plans, and development programs.
Safety & Laboratory Management
• Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements within the testing area.
• Promote safe operation of high-voltage testing equipment and SF6 handling systems.
• Lead risk assessments, safety observations, and incident investigations.
• Maintain 5S standards and workplace organization.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and digitalization initiatives within testing operations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement actions to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Drive automation and process improvement projects to enhance testing efficiency
Required Qualifications
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in GIS manufacturing, high-voltage testing, quality, or production operations.
• Strong knowledge of:
o GIS technology up to EHV/UHV voltage levels
o High-voltage and partial discharge testing
o SF6 insulated switchgear
o FAT and customer inspection processes
o Manufacturing quality systems
o Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing testing laboratories for GIS products up to 420 kV / 800 kV.
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of SAP and digital manufacturing systems.
• Experience handling international customer inspections and audits.
Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL) has been a strategic partner in India for more than 100 years and is focused on being the most-valued energy technology company. Our large footprint spread across the entire region (India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives) with state-of-the-art facilities and customers installations positively impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people, helping the countries navigate their energy transition and achieve its net zero targets.
SEIL is a pure play energy technology company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services designed to support our customers along the entire energy value chain to go through their energy transition journey and achieve their net zero targets. Our portfolio offering includes low to zero emissions power generation, power transmission and storage, and decarbonization of the industry. More information on: www.siemens-energy-india.com . Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo