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Validation Engineer

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Job Description

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Description

We are looking for a Validation Engineer who ensures that products meet the specified requirements and expectations of customers and stakeholders through rigorous testing and validation processes. They work closely with development, testing, and quality teams to ensure that validation objectives are met and that validation documentation is complete and accurate. Their role is essential during the product development and manufacturing phases, ensuring that everything works correctly before going into production.


Validation Engineers face a range of challenges in their role, including managing the scope, schedule, and validation process while ensuring quality and compliance. They must also be able to adapt to changes in regulatory and customer requirements, as well as evolving product, system, or service features and functionality. In addition, they must coordinate and collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders who may have different perspectives on the product.


Responsibilities

  • Understand and work with customer specifications.
  • Define the validation scope, strategy, and plan for a product, system, or service.
  • Design and execute validation protocols to test functionality, performance, and reliability.
  • Review and document test results.
  • Troubleshoot testing issues.
  • Automate and simulate validation tests.
  • Maintain instruments and equipment in good working condition.

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Multidisciplinary interest in areas such as electronics, software, power systems, and automation.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge of Python.

Requirements

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • 1-4 years of experience in similar roles or laboratory experience
  • Also acceptable: Electronics and Automation, or Energy-related degrees.
  • Master’s degree completed or nearing completion.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower

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