Senior Validation Engineer - Electrical and Electromechanical Products

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Overview

We are seeking a Validation Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of automated test systems for complex electrical and electromechanical products. This role is heavily focused on LabVIEW architecture, NI PXI-based test platforms, and scalable automation frameworks supporting validation and verification activities across the product lifecycle.

This position partners closely with electrical engineering, software, and systems teams to ensure robust, repeatable, and efficient validation of commercial appliance systems including motor controls, refrigeration systems, embedded electronics, and connected (IoT-enabled) products.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, develop, and maintain automated test systems using LabVIEW for electrical and electromechanical product validation.
• Design and implement NI PXI-based test platforms, including hardware integration, signal conditioning, and data acquisition.
• Translate electrical and system-level requirements into automated test plans, scripts, and validation protocols.
• Develop reusable LabVIEW frameworks and test modules to support scalable automation.
• Create and execute validation and verification plans for systems involving motors, power electronics, and embedded controls.
• Design and build test fixtures and automation solutions to improve test repeatability and efficiency.

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• Support testing of connected products, including interfaces, communications, and system integration.
• Partner with engineering teams on failure analysis, root cause investigations, and design improvements.
• Ensure validation activities meet regulatory and compliance requirements (EFT, HiPot, EMC, conducted/radiated emissions).
• Document test architectures, procedures, results, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on automation best practices (as applicable).

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, validation, or verification engineering.
• Advanced LabVIEW development experience; Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience designing and supporting NI PXI-based test systems.

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• Strong background in electrical system testing, data acquisition, and automated validation.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, specifications, and system requirements.
• Experience validating systems with motors, power electronics, and embedded controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance testing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Experience

• Appliance, industrial equipment, or electro-mechanical product background.
• Experience with TestStand or other test management frameworks.
• Exposure to Python or other scripting languages supporting automation.
• Experience with environmental or stress testing (thermal, vibration).
• Familiarity with product development life cycles (V-model, Agile, Waterfall).