Engineer - Product Verification & Validation

What You'll Do

• Present validated features and test outcomes during demos and stakeholder reviews
• Engineer in QA Test will define test strategy, develop test plans, test scripts and procedures to verify functionality of our products under the ICA, PMCC business.
• Develop Verification & Validation (V&V) plans aligned with product specs and regulatory standards.
• Define and execute tests for functionality, performance, reliability, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct V&V on prototypes and production units, ensuring robust data collection and analysis.
• Maintain traceability between requirements and test cases; ensure full validation before release.
• Design and integrate automated test setups using tools like LabVIEW, Python
• Prepare detailed test protocols, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Identify product issues, support root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IEC, UL, and internal quality systems; support audits and regulatory submissions.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering field.
• 36 years of experience in V&V of PLC and HMI-based products or industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming and testing tools
• Strong understanding of control systems, industrial protocols, and safety standards.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  

Skills

• Test Strategy: Develop V&V plans for PLCs covering functional, integration, and system-level testing.
• PLC Validation: Test ladder logic, I/O configs, communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus), and safety interlocks
• Automation & Tools: Build test benches using RSLogix, TIA Portal, Codesys; automate where applicable.
• Traceability: Link requirements to test cases; maintain audit-ready documentation
• Issue Resolution: Diagnose failures, drive root cause analysis, and corrective actions with design/firmware teams.
• HMI Testing: Validate UI logic, alarms, trends, and HMI-PLC communication (OPC UA, MQTT)
• Compliance: Align with IEC 61131, ISO 13849, UL, CE; support certification and audits
• Reporting: Document test protocols, logs, deviations, and improvement actions
• Process Improvement: Optimize V&V workflows; mentor junior engineers.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams; contribute to design reviews and FMEA
• Legacy Support: Validate updates to legacy PLCs; ensure compatibility and documentation accuracy.