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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 general 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. xcgbitx

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.

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