Validation Engineer (m/f/d)

INNIO Group; Jenbach; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health & wellness program

Moving cost support

Public transport connections

Canteen with healthy meals

Alpine location and outdoor activities

Job summary

INNIO Group in Tirol, Austria, seeks an experienced Verification and Validation engineer to lead V&V activities for advanced engine platforms. You will design validation plans, coordinate DFMEA inputs, and work with cross-functional teams in an international environment.

The role requires a strong background in engine systems, software integration, and calibration, plus excellent German and English communication. Travel readiness is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HTL with relevant experience
• Good knowledge of reciprocating engines and their systems
• Experience with software integration, engine calibration and parameter management
• Comfortable presenting to stakeholders
• Analytical mindset and proactive working style
• Familiar with DFMEA, DVP&R and V-model
• 3–5 years in engine/test validation
• Excellent German and English communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Team player with international experience

Responsibilities

• Own verification and validation activities for engine platforms
• Develop and execute validation plans based on requirements, system architecture, DFMEA, and stakeholder input
• Contribute to requirements engineering, DFMEA and mitigation activities
• Plan testing activities, including schedules, resources, budgets, test equipment, and measurement setups
• Execute tests on test benches, analyze results, and coordinate engine inspections with system owners
• Prepare validation reports and communicate testing progress and results
• Drive development of validation standards, best practices, and test infrastructure improvements
• Act as the primary verification and validation contact for stakeholders, aligning resources with priorities

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team player

German language skills

English language skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HTL diploma

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

V-model

Job description

What INNIO Offers You

• An innovative and international working environment
• Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care program - including company sports activities
• Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
• Good connections to public transport - station in direct proximity
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
• Attractive location in the heart of the Alps with various outdoor sports and leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities

• Own verification and validation activities (DVP&R) for assigned engine platforms and systems.
• Develop and execute validation plans based on requirements, system architecture, DFMEA, and stakeholder input.
• Contribute to requirements engineering, product risk assessment (DFMEA), and mitigation activities.
• Plan testing activities, including schedules, resources, budgets, test equipment, and measurement setups.
• Execute tests on test benches, analyze results, and coordinate engine inspections with system owners.
• Prepare validation reports and communicate testing progress and results to project teams and leadership reviews.
• Drive the development of validation standards, best practices, innovative test methods, and test infrastructure improvements.
• Act as the primary verification and validation contact for stakeholders, aligning technical resource, tool, and process needs with business priorities.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or graduation from a Technical College (HTL), ideally with relevant professional experience
• Good Knowledge in reciprocating engines technology and their systems
• Knowledge of software integration and validation, engine calibration and parameter management
• Comfortable with technical presentations
• Analytical Mindset coupled with result driven, proactive working style
• Working knowledge of development methods and tools, like DFMEA, DVP&R, V-model
• At least 3-5 years of experience in engine/component test and validation techniques
• Team player, comfortable in an international environment and with god oral and written communication skills preferably in both German and English (at least one language fluent)
• Willingness to travel
• Convincing oral and written communication skills in German & English

At INNIO, we offer an attractive compensation package that is above the collective agreement for the metal industry. Your qualifications and experience will be considered in an open dialogue during the recruiting process to ensure a market-competitive compensation package.