Job Description

Job Req ID

49101

Work Type

Hybrid

Department

Research & Development Engineering

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.


Eaton strives to provide benefits and programs that are competitive and focused on employee well-being. These programs are offered across the United States and Puerto Rico, but specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic locations, date of hire, employment type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About Us

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Follow us on LinkedIn.

Our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability

We are powered by our vision, driven by strategy, guided by our aspirational goals and committed to doing business right. We believe diversity is our strength and diverse thinking powers innovation and growth. In our second annual Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report, we look at the progress we've made in our journey and the work that's still left to do. Our latest sustainability report features our progress toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Recent Awards: Honored to be recognized

2018-2025 World's most admired companies, Forbes 2016-2023 Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality, HRC 2023-2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, Newsweek 2012-2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere

* UK's Top 100 Most Loved Workplace in Newsweek 2023