Eaton´s new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, integrates all current activities into a much larger site. Campus is completed by the end of 2023, and the 16,500 m² site will house research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof and will create up to 100 additional jobs.
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility will serve as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.
We are now looking for a new:
Validation Engineering Manager
to lead the UPS device validation team in Vantaa, Tuupakka. The team consists of 15 members, and your job will be to lead and manage this multicultural team as their direct supervisor/manager. You will coordinate different type of testing plans and participate in the development of automated testing processes. Work-safety will be a big part of your job also, as the team works in an electric laboratory with high electrical voltage. Besides your own team, you will work with people across the Eaton organization, for example with marketing, sales, production and product specialists.
Your main responsibilities:
- Lead and manage efficiently the Validation Engineering team
- Guide and mentor colleagues globally on UPS design and testing
- Recruit team members and enhance team proficiency
- Coordinate daily testing activities and resources between projects and tests
- Make test plans, resource plans including people, test bays and test equipment
- Responsible of team’s job safety in R&D test labs together with Lead Safety Engineer
- Give technical supervision and writing and reviewing test plans and specifications
- Give technical support on UPS systems to product management, technical support, sales support, manufacturing and sales.
Qualifications/skills
- Master/Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or equivalent
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering and/or power electronics
- Fluency in English
- Experience from testing of electrical devices is considered a strong benefit
- Experience from leading a team is also considered as a strong benefit
Besides technical qualifications, we are looking for someone with a proactive and openminded mindset to lead the validation team, to motivate and guide the team. To develop and maintain a strong working culture, that helps team members to be motivated and performing in a good level. The team is very diverse, consisting of people with different education, backgrounds and cultures.
What We Offer To You
- Permanent work contract in fast growing global company
- An independent manager position, where you can truly make an impact
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- Great promotional opportunities – We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
- Excellent working environment – safety and ethics are really important for us
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please fill the application, through the application link on this page. Remember to attach your CV. If you have any questions, you can contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Juhani Äikäs, 040 5727 556 / [email protected].
About Us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. 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 accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton is marking its 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.