Lead Firmware Test Engineer, Eaton Electric Oy

Experis; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical leadership

Professional development

Modern facilities

Global opportunities

Job summary

Eaton in Vantaa, Finland, seeks a Lead Firmware Test Engineer to own firmware verification, validation, and test automation within a global product development environment. You will lead design testing, laboratory activities, and V&V efforts for embedded software in power conversion products, defining test strategies and automation frameworks.

The role combines hands-on test automation with technical leadership, collaborating with firmware, hardware, systems, and validation teams to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering with relevant experience in firmware testing and verification.
• Experience leading test or validation teams in high-power environments.
• Hands-on lab work with HiL/MiL/SiL validation.

Responsibilities

• Define and own test strategies for embedded firmware and system-level validation.
• Lead test plan development, specifications, and verification matrices.
• Provide direction for manual and automated testing and CI/CD integration.
• Lead and contribute to firmware testing for functionality, performance, and safety.
• Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (Python, Robot Framework).
• Guide root-cause analysis and troubleshoot laboratory tests.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Robot Framework

CI/CD

OPAL-RT

Job description

Lead Firmware Test Engineer

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come. Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Eaton has opened a modern, state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, dedicated to its critical power systems business. The campus brings together all business functions under one roof, including R&D, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service, and product marketing. Over the past few years, Eaton's operations in Vantaa have expanded significantly and continue to play a central role in developing next-generation critical power solutions for customers around the world.

We are looking for a Lead Firmware Test Engineer

Are you an experienced test automation professional looking for an opportunity to take technical ownership of firmware verification, validation, and test automation within a global product development environment?

We are now looking for a Lead Firmware Test Engineer to join Eaton's growing R&D organization in Vantaa. In this role, you will lead design testing, laboratory activities, and verification & validation (V&V) efforts for embedded and application software used in power conversion products. You will play a key role in defining test strategies, developing automation frameworks, and ensuring high-quality product releases.

This position combines hands-on test automation development with technical leadership. You will work closely with firmware, hardware, systems, and validation teams while helping drive testing methodologies, laboratory practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

As Eaton continues to invest in the development of next-generation critical power solutions, this role offers an opportunity to influence how embedded software is tested and validated throughout the product lifecycle. You will contribute both at a strategic level, by defining testing approaches and automation practices, and at a practical level, by supporting test execution, troubleshooting, and laboratory activities.

Key responsibilities

• Define and own overall test strategies and verification approaches for embedded firmware and system-level validation of critical power systems.
• Lead the development of test plans, test specifications, and verification matrices aligned with product requirements, standards, and program objectives.
• Provide technical direction for manual testing, automated testing, and HiL/MiL/SiL validation strategies while ensuring robust test coverage.
• Lead and contribute to manual and automated testing of embedded firmware functionality, performance, load, fault scenarios, and safety-related behaviors.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python, Robot Framework, and related technologies.
• Define automation standards and integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and release readiness.
• Review test results, support root-cause analysis, and guide teams in troubleshooting and debugging activities.
• Provide technical oversight for laboratory testing, including communication interfaces, system interactions, and real-time control behavior.
• Ensure safe operation of laboratory environments and compliance with relevant safety requirements and best practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Strong experience in embedded firmware testing, validation, and system-level verification.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in test or validation roles.
• Hands-on experience working in high-power engineering and test laboratory environments.

Skills

• Experience with power conversion products or critical power infrastructure.
• Strong experience in C++, Python, and test automation framework development, including Robot Framework and CI/CD integration.
• Hands-on experience with high-power testing, including 400-480 Vac and 1500 Vdc equipment.
• Experience with HiL-based systems, such as OPAL-RT, and real-time simulation platforms.
• Familiarity with communication protocols, databases, and message-based systems.
• Ability to provide technical leadership while remaining hands‑on.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical results and risks to stakeholders.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability in high-power electrical environments.

What Eaton offers

• A key technical leadership role within Eaton's growing Critical Power Solutions R&D organization.
• The opportunity to define test automation strategies, frameworks, and validation methodologies for advanced power conversion technologies.
• Challenging work combining firmware testing, automation development, power electronics, and laboratory validation.
• Modern facilities at Eaton's Vantaa Campus.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth within a global organization.

Location

The position is based in Vantaa, Finland. Some international travel may be required from time to time.