Senior Validation Engineer - Automation and Controls

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

As a Lead Validation Engineer with a focus on controls and automation domain, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Safety, Security, Reliability and Performance of our products and systems. You will support testing and validation efforts, utilizing your expertise in automated test runs and tools.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Rugby, United Kingdom delivered to your inbox every week.

Get Jobs

Send me The Muse newsletters for the best in career advice and job search tips.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

• Manage validation activities for controls and automation products and systems (particularly Dynamic Positioning Systems), ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations e.g. ANSI/ISA18.2, ISA-95, IEC IEC62443
• Develop and execute validation activities with comprehensive test plans, test specifications.
• Utilize automated testing tools
• Analyse test results, identify issues, and work closely with other test engineers and development teams to resolve defects.
• Maintain a detailed documentation of validation processes, test results, and corrective actions.
• Continuously improve validation methodologies and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Industry recognized certifications e.g. ISTQB, OT Cybersecurity etc.
• Understanding and appreciation OT Technologies & SCADA/DCS/Purdue model
• Experience in validation engineering, with a focus on complex control systems.
• Proven experience with automated testing tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to Automation & Controls Validation.

• Experience in Power, Marine, Oil and Gas, Industrial domain.
• Experience in Cyber Security validation and Pen Testing
• Experience of project management tools (e.g. JIRA)

• Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity