Lead Validation Engineer - Automation & Controls

GE Vernova Inc; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to lead validation efforts in the controls and automation domain. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge products and systems. You will utilize your expertise to manage validation activities, mentor a team, and collaborate with cross-functional departments. The company offers a dynamic work environment with challenging projects and flexibility in work-life balance, along with attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about automation and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science required.
• Strong experience in validation engineering with complex control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation activities for controls and automation products.
• Develop and execute validation activities with comprehensive test plans.

Skills

Team Leadership

Automated Testing

Problem Solving

Validation Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA XRAY

Selenium

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

As a Senior Validation Engineer with a focus on controls and automation domain, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Safety, Security, Reliability and Performance of our products and systems. You will lead validation efforts, utilizing your expertise in team leadership and execution in automated test runs and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage validation activities for controls and automation products and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations e.g. ANSI/ISA18.2, ISA-95, IEC IEC62443.
• Develop and execute validation activities with comprehensive test plans, test specifications.
• Utilize automated testing tools e.g. JIRA XRAY, Selenium or similar.
• Analyse test results, identify issues, and work closely with development teams to resolve defects.
• Mentor and guide validation engineers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other departments to ensure seamless integration of validation activities e.g. customer FAT.
• Maintain a detailed documentation of validation processes, test results, and corrective actions.
• Continuously improve validation methodologies and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Industry recognized certifications e.g. ISTQB, OT Cybersecurity etc.
• Deep understanding and appreciation OT Technologies & SCADA/DCS/Purdue model.
• Strong experience in validation engineering, with a focus on complex control systems.
• Proven experience with automated testing tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to Automation & Controls Validation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Experience in Power, Marine, Oil and Gas, Industrial domain.
• Experience in Cyber Security validation and Pen Testing.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No