Lead Validation Engineer - Power Electronics

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

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Validation Engineer to join its engineering team in Vantaa, Finland. You will own verification and validation activities for a new product development program and help define strategies, testing methodologies and laboratory capabilities.

This role offers the chance to shape future validation practices, work with global teams, and ensure products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power electronics or medium-voltage/high-voltage equipment or machinery applications, including leading teams in complex engineering activities.
• Expert knowledge of power electronics systems.
• Experience interpreting IEC standards to produce engineering documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Specify and develop facilities, equipment and processes for testing power electronics from medium to low voltage.
• 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.
• Translate customer and product requirements into test instructions and plans.
• Establish and maintain full traceability between requirements, test cases and validation results.

Skills

Power electronics

Medium/high voltage equipment

IEC standards interpretation

Simulation tools

Stakeholder communication

International travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Lead Validation Engineer to join its engineering team in Vantaa, Finland. You will own verification and validation activities for a new product development program and help define strategies, testing methodologies and laboratory capabilities.

This role offers the chance to shape future validation practices, work with global teams, and ensure products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.