Test Validation Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Test Validation Engineer in Rotherham to join our established R&D team. This hands-on role focuses on manual testing and product validation across electronics hardware, firmware, connected devices, and cloud services.

You will own validation activities and investigate unexpected system behaviour to ensure products meet requirements before release. The position will suit someone with strong fault-finding skills and a drive to deepen expertise in

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge or experience in IoT or connected products.
• Experience with electronic security systems is advantageous.
• Experience with electronic equipment or hardware-based products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and explain complex systems clearly.

Responsibilities

• Validate products and systems before production release.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software/app and cloud teams.
• Break down failures and investigate root causes.
• Document test results and communicate findings clearly.
• Learn and apply new test equipment and tools as needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Validation

Manual testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical safety

Hardware debugging tools

Job description

Flexible Working: Flexible working around core hours may be available following successful completion of probation.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Test Validation Engineer to join an established R&D team in Rotherham, supporting the development and validation of electronic and connected products.

This is a hands-on position focused predominantly on manual testing and product validation, ensuring products and systems operate correctly against defined requirements before being released for manufacture.

You’ll work across electronic hardware, firmware, connected devices, mobile applications and cloud-based services, taking ownership of validation activities and investigating unexpected system behaviour.

Previous experience working specifically as a Test Engineer would be beneficial, but is not essential. The position could also suit someone from an electronics, IoT, connected products, electronic security, installation, technical support or hardware background who has strong fault-finding skills and wants to develop further within product testing and validation.

The Role

You’ll be joining an R&D environment where validation plays an important role in ensuring products are thoroughly tested before reaching production.

You’ll work closely with engineers across hardware, firmware, software/app and cloud development, as well as colleagues within product management, technical support and quality.

The position offers plenty of hands-on involvement with electronic products and connected systems, making it particularly suitable for someone who enjoys breaking things, understanding why they’ve gone wrong and proving they work properly once fixed.

You should have practical knowledge or experience in at least one of the following areas:

• IoT or connected products
• Electronic security systems
• Electronic equipment
• Hardware-based products

Alongside this, you should have:

• A genuine interest in electronics and electronic systems.
• The ability to quickly understand unfamiliar products and how different parts of a system interact.
• Strong logical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
• The confidence to question unexpected results rather than simply following a prescribed process.
• The ability to configure and work safely with electrical and electronic equipment.
• A willingness to learn relevant test equipment, instruments and software tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to accurately document and explain technical problems.
• Good organisation and the ability to take ownership of assigned activities.
• The ability to work independently following initial training while collaborating effectively with engineering colleagues.
• Confidence using standard IT applications and a willingness to learn test-management and defect-tracking systems.