Senior Validation Engineer

Senior Validation Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Validation Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to join a highly visible, cross-functional engineering team supporting new product development and product continuation.

This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in validation, verification, and compliance testing of power electronic systems, looking to work on cutting-edge technologies such as motor drives, SMPS, and DC-DC converters.

About the Role in Newcastle

As a Senior Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that newly developed electronic products meet all regulatory and compliance standards, including CE marking and UL certification.

You will work closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams, as well as project and quality management, to deliver robust, compliant products.

This role combines hands-on engineering work (test setup, debugging, building test rigs) with technical documentation and planning, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both practical and analytical work.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute Validation & Verification (V&V) test plans for new products
Define and document test procedures, criteria, and compliance requirements
Perform testing on power electronic systems (motor drives, SMPS, DC-DC converters)
Set up and configure test environments, equipment, wiring, and loads
Conduct EMC, electrical safety, vibration, and IP rating testing
Analyse results and determine pass/fail compliance status
Support certification processes including CE Marking, UL, and regulatory approvals
Troubleshoot and debug electronic circuits, PCB assemblies, and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve designs
Liaise with external test laboratories and certification bodies
Produce detailed test reports, traceability documentation, and compliance records
Identify and manage technical risks and support product release decisions
Support continuous improvement of validation processes and test coverage

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in a Validation, Test, or QA Engineering role
Hands-on experience with power electronics systems
Strong understanding of EMC, electrical safety, and regulatory compliance testing
Experience working with high-voltage DC systems (200V-800V) (desirable)
Knowledge of switching power converters and circuit analysis
Experience with design of experiments and structured testing methods
Familiarity with ESD/EMC principles and best practices
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Excellent organisational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ideally Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering)
Provable experience in system-level validation or test engineering
Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, TS16949, or ISO 26262
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as:
EN1175
EN13849
UL 583
EN12895

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
Proactive and self-driven approach
Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
Ability to work in a cross-functional engineering environment
Awareness of health & safety best practices

Why Join This Engineering Team in Newcastle?

Work on cutting-edge power electronics and advanced engineering systems
Be part of a highly collaborative and visible engineering function
Gain exposure to global regulatory standards and certification processes
Combine hands-on lab work with technical leadership and strategy
Opportunities for career development and progression

If you are keen and would like to find out more information on this Senior verification Engineer opportunity in Newcastle, please send over an updated cv to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more details