Validation and Verification Engineer

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

Located in Cwmbran, our Plant is the Center of Excellence for the Fire product line, a leading manufacturer and a global supplier of high-quality fire systems and devices.

We are looking for a Validation and Verification Engineer to work at our Cwmbran site on an 18 month FTC.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

What you'll do:

The Validation and Verification Engineer will support ongoing NPI projects and product audits of finished goods assemblies as part of both design verification and product verification activities

• Execute required verification, validation, and certification work packages on time and within defined budgets.
• Follow departmental standard practices, engineering reviews, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the R&D Engineering team on both new and legacy Fire Alarm devices and systems, ensuring compliance with internationally recognized standards.
• Create test plans and schedules linked to product and engineering requirements.
• Support third-party test houses with testing and verification of devices and systems during compliance testing to various standards.
• Design and execute tests based on established test plans.
• Develop detailed validation reports demonstrating full traceability of testing against requirements for engineering sign-off.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding sample readiness and coordination with external test suppliers for EMC/Environmental testing.
• Attend off-site testing to commission and configure test rigs and equipment.
• Work with the rest of R&D to identify and implement improvements in testing processes, such as automated testing, batch testing, and software rig testing.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a test, verification, and compliance role

Skills:

• Electronic and electrical background
• Strong communication skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Excellent time management

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Pontypool, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-49101Cwmbran

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-14T18:39:22