Lead Design Validation Engineer – Data Centre Cooling

IRL03 Silent-Aire Europe Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Health care package

Engineers Ireland membership

Networking opportunities

Career development support

Exposure to data centre cooling tech

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a hands-on Design Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for data centre cooling products, including CRAH units, AHUs, CDU systems and fan walls. You will design and execute validation programmes, develop test setups and RAMS, and communicate results to customers and stakeholders.

The role requires a practical engineer who can troubleshoot complex issues, work independently, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in product testing, design, validation engineering or laboratory engineering.
• Experience leading first of kind or new product validation activities.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong workshop and laboratory skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures for pressure measurement, airflow/water testing, acoustic performance, leak detection and filter leak testing.
• Design, specify and build test rigs and test setups to support product validation activities using data acquisition systems.
• Develop and present test script, RAMS, testing methodologies and results to customers.
• Analyse test results and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Lead the execution of FWT (Factory Witness Test) testing programs for new and modified products.
• Ensure testing activities are conducted in accordance with relevant industry standards and company procedures.
• Troubleshoot product and test-related issues, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design teams during product development to ensure validation requirements are incorporated early in the design process.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and customer witness testing activities.
• Explain technical findings clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support customer discussions relating to performance verification and compliance requirements.
• Obtain customer approval on test methodologies and validation results.
• Provide technical support during project reviews and customer visits.
• Take ownership of the calibration programme for all test equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve measurement accuracy and testing repeatability.
• Coordinate with external calibration service providers where required.
• Develop standard operating procedures for test equipment maintenance and verification.
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, efficiency and repeatability within the test facility.
• Identify and implement automation solutions to reduce manual intervention in testing activities.
• Upgrade existing test rigs and facilities to improve functionality and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on test quality, productivity and safety.
• Support development of future testing capabilities for new product technologies.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Product validation

Laboratory engineering

Data acquisition systems

Test scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition hardware

Instrumentation

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a hands-on Design Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for data centre cooling products, including CRAH units, AHUs, CDU systems and fan walls. You will design and execute validation programmes, develop test setups and RAMS, and communicate results to customers and stakeholders.

The role requires a practical engineer who can troubleshoot complex issues, work independently, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure validation