Lead Validation Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Lead Engineer in Vantaa, Finland, to serve as the designated lead for verification and validation testing of medium-voltage to low-voltage conversion power electronics products. The role involves developing test facilities and methods, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and have over 7 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong technical leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power electronics or medium-voltage/high-voltage equipment.
• Experience leading teams in complex engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Specify and develop facilities for testing power electronics products.
• Oversee and coordinate validation activities in the laboratory.
• Plan and manage complex test programs and documentation.
• Develop test strategies and automation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members.
• Ensure laboratory safety and equipment reliability.

Skills

Expert knowledge of power electronics systems

Extensive practical experience with medium-voltage/high-voltage equipment

Interpret IEC standards

Familiarity with simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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 RDE, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service, and product marketing. Over the past two years, Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and Center of excellence for data centers in Vantaa facility have expanded significantly, welcoming +150 new employees — and we’re continuing to grow. At Eaton, we are committed to Lead, Invest and Execute for Growth.

What you’ll do

Job Summary

This role will be the designated lead engineer for verification and validation testing of medium-voltage to low-voltage conversion power electronics products in the EMEA region. Responsible for specifying and developing test facilities, test methods and equipment, carrying out all verification and validation activities, and ensuring efficient operation of the electrical test laboratory while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and procedural standards. This is a key role supporting Eaton’s growth in next‑generation power conversion systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Specify and develop new facilities, equipment and processes suitable for testing medium‑voltage to low‑voltage conversion power electronics products
• Oversee and coordinate all validation activities for designated products in the laboratory
• Plan and manage complex test programs, including setup, execution, and documentation
• Develop advanced test strategies and automation solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members
• Ensure laboratory safety and equipment reliability
• Drive global collaboration with Eaton test organizations
• Align validation efforts with organizational goals and standards
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standard
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and engineer a global solution together
• Translate customer and product requirements, relevant standards and regulations into test instructions and plans to ensure full verification and validation
• Establish and maintain full traceability between product requirements, test cases, and validation results to ensure comprehensive verification coverage
• Ensure compliance with EMEA‑specific standards and certifications

Qualifications

• Education level required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Years and area of experience required: 7+ years of experience in power electronics or medium‑voltage/high‑voltage equipment or machinery applications, including leading teams in complex engineering activities

Skills

Technical knowledge

• Expert knowledge of power electronics systems
• Extensive practical experience working with medium‑voltage/high‑voltage equipment and standards (design, testing, commissioning or similar)
• Experience with interpreting relevant IEC standards to produce engineering documentation and processes (requirements, specifications, test methods or similar)
• Familiarity with simulation tools and design validation processes

Soft skills

• Ability to interface with stakeholders throughout the organization and translate needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Willikingness to travel occasionally both overseas and within the EMEA region

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.