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? xbpsjku

• 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 or call for more details.