The opportunity
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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. xhfqzwm
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 general organization that values innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

📌 Product Industrial Validation Certification Manager (Sevilla)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Sevilla