Validation Technician

Clopay•Goodyear, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Validation Technician is a hands-on, cross-functional role responsible for executing defined validation, testing, installation support, and pre-release verification activities for electrical, motor, and controller systems. This role is responsible for executing defined test plans, validating deliverables before Engineering-controlled shipment, capturing accurate evidence, observations, and open issues, and supporting field, manufacturing, and engineering teams with structured, repeatable validation work. This role also supports Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Cross-Functional Product Development.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with industrial electrical equipment, motors, drives, wiring, or controls.
Comfortable working with high-voltage systems and physical test setups.
Able to read wiring diagrams, schematics, part drawings, and electrical instructions.
Able to work independently in a shop / lab environment.
Comfortable using test equipment and following structured test procedures.
Basic understanding of voltage, current, motors, VFDs, and control devices.
Able to identify abnormal product behavior and document it clearly.
Strong practical troubleshooting mindset.
Good communication and teamwork skills across engineering / manufacturing / service groups.

Nice To Haves

HVAC service / installation technician
Industrial service technician
Electrical technician / controls technician
Motor / drive / VFD testing experience.
Manufacturing support or commissioning experience.
Associate degree or technical training in electrical, mechatronics, or controls is preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience is also valuable.

Responsibilities

Execute defined validation matrices and test procedures for motors, controllers, VFDs, sensors, and related assemblies.
Support pre-ship validation for DB / beta units before release to internal or field testing.
Perform hands-on wiring, setup, installation, and commissioning support for engineering test units.
Capture pass / fail results, observations, photos, video, and open issues in a clear and repeatable way.
Help maintain validation records, testing evidence, and shared engineering files.
Support troubleshooting by filtering and structuring field / shop findings before escalation to engineering.
Assist in repeatability testing, retesting, and closure verification after changes are made.
Support engineering, service, and manufacturing teams with practical feedback from real-world setup and validation.
With guidance from engineering, learn to connect test observations to common potential failure modes and contribute ideas to troubleshooting discussions.
Work safely around high-voltage equipment, motors, and test stands.
Coordinate with engineering on readiness, test scope, and validation status.