Product Industrial Validation & Certification Manager
hace 3 días
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The opportunity As a Product Industrial Validation & Certification (PIVC) Manager , you will be responsible for leading the Verification & Validation (V&V) Center, ensuring that advanced power electronics products meet all functional, performance, reliability, and compliance requirements. You will work closely with R&D, industrialization, quality, and certification bodies to define and execute validation strategies based on cutting-edge methodologies, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), real-time simulation, and full-scale power testing . This role offers a unique opportunity to drive technical excellence, ensure product robustness, and contribute to the successful deployment of innovative solutions for grid integration and energy transition. How you’ll make an impact Define and implement the global V&V strategy across the full product lifecycle Establish comprehensive validation frameworks covering component, subsystem, and system-level testing Ensure alignment between validation activities, R&D development, and certification requirements Lead the development and operation of V&V laboratory infrastructure , including: Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and real-time simulators Grid emulators and power test benches (MV/LV) Environmental and reliability testing setups Define and execute the roadmap for test capabilities , focusing on automation, digitalization, and scalability Ensure high availability and optimal utilization of test assets Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple parallel projects Ensure full traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results Supervise system validation activities, including grid code compliance and dynamic performance testing Collaborate with Quality to define control plans and process FMEA Identify product risks through rigorous validation campaigns and testing activities Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures Contribute to improving product reliability and robustness Your background University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or similar Strong experience in power electronics systems (converters, inverters, PCS, grid integration) Good understanding of verification methodologies (V-cycle, requirement-based testing) Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems (e.g., OPAL-RT, Typhoon, RTDS or similar) Knowledge of real-time simulation and grid emulation Experience in high-power testing (MV/LV), including load profiles, thermal, and dynamic behaviour Background in control systems validation (firmware, DSP/FPGA interaction) Strong communication skills in international environments Fluent in Spanish and English (minimum B2 level) Nice to have: Knowledge of standards and certifications (IEC, UL, IEEE, grid codes) Experience with data acquisition, automation, and test scripting Project or program management experience across multiple developments More about us We offer a permanent position where you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, working on state-of-the-art power electronics technologies that support the transition to more sustainable energy systems. You will have the opportunity to lead advanced validation activities, work with cutting-edge testing infrastructure, and contribute to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions in a global organization that values innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork.