Job Description
Senior Validation Engineer
Tyne & Wear (4 days on-site/1 day WFH)
Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a globally recognised engineering organisation with excellent financial backing and a strong reputation for innovation in power electronics. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, they are looking to appoint a Senior Validation Engineer to join their product development and continuation team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the validation and verification of next-generation power electronic devices, while benefiting from a clear progression Pathway within a stable and expanding international business.
The Role
As a Senior Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for specifying, testing, validating, and qualifying newly developed power electronic products, including motor drives, SMPS, and DC-DC converters.
Working as part of a cross-functional engineering environment, you will collaborate closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, as well as project management and product/quality teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Creating and executing New Product Integration (NPI) Validation and Verification test plans
Defining validation test criteria, procedures, and methodologies
Identifying, specifying, and building test environments and test setups
Testing and troubleshooting electronic assemblies, components, and circuits within power conversion systems
Supporting product qualification and compliance activities
Working with internal teams and external test laboratories when required
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in a test, verification, or QA validation role at system level (HW/SW)
Experience working with power electronic systems
Experience with high-voltage systems (200V - 800V DC) is advantageous
Experience of compliance testing such as EMC, vibration, IP ratings, and/or UL standards would be beneficial
Strong practical and analytical engineering mindset
Highly organised, proactive, and capable of working independently
Good understanding of safe working practices and H&S
Technical knowledge in:
Switching power converters
Circuit analysis
Design of experiments (DoE)
Quality management systems such as ISO 9001, TS16949, or ISO 26262
Product regulatory standards including EN1175, EN13849, UL0583, and EN12895
Additional Information
Hybrid working: 4 days on-site/1 day from home
Occasional travel to external test laboratories
Clear career progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on advanced power electronics technologies within a globally backed organisation
Interested?
If you are a validation or test engineer with experience in power electronics or power conversion systems and are looking to take the next step in your career within a well-funded global organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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