Elevator Test & Qualification Engineer

About the Role

TK Elevator is seeking an Elevator Test & Qualification Engineer to join their team in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and is critical for ensuring product integrity and customer trust through rigorous and standardized testing processes.

Role Overview

The Manager of Test & Qualification is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and governance of product testing and qualification activities across all engineering programs. This role ensures that all products and systems meet or exceed safety, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements before release. The manager will oversee a team of test engineers and technicians, working closely with design, systems, compliance, and manufacturing teams to verify designs and validate end-to-end product functionality. The position also fosters a culture of technical excellence, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global test and qualification strategy across development programs, aligning with product and regulatory requirements.
• Define test plans, protocols, and acceptance criteria for mechanical, electrical, environmental, and system-level testing.
• Ensure traceability between product requirements, test cases, and qualification outcomes.
• Manage and prioritize lab and field-testing activities, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of test campaigns.
• Oversee test setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis across all product lines.
• Ensure proper test documentation, traceability, and reporting throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure products comply with applicable industry and regulatory standards (, UL, IEC, ASME, CE, SASO, SBC, AHJ, EN81, ISO8100).
• Lead internal and external audits of test and qualification procedures and serve as the primary liaison for third-party labs and certification bodies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of test engineers, analysts, and lab technicians, promoting engineering rigor and disciplined test methodologies.
• Maintain and improve test facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and safety protocols.
• Drive investment strategies for test automation, digital data capture, and advanced analytics.
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to define validation strategies early in development.
• Support root cause investigations and design improvements based on test findings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for field validation, vendor qualification, and global coordination.
• Comfortable working in lab, factory, and field environments.

Work Environment

This role is based in Dammam, Eastern region, and operates on a full-time basis. The position involves working in various environments including lab, factory, and field settings, and requires collaboration with diverse engineering and manufacturing teams.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.