Product Validation Engineer

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Product Validation Engineer

1. General Mission

The Product Validation Engineer supports the successful introduction and continuous improvement of products by ensuring they meet functional, performance, safety, and customer requirements. This role serves as a bridge between product development and real-world application, working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and field teams to plan, execute, and document comprehensive validation activities.

The ideal candidate is technically curious, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems. This individual plays an important role in supporting product quality, customer satisfaction, and continued market growth.

2. Authority

Reports to: R&D Manager
Main collaboration with: Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality

3. Scope of the Position

The Product Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and managing validation activities to ensure products meet functional, performance, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with design, development, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle to verify product performance and help ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

4. Key Responsibilities

Product Validation and Testing

• Lead and support validation of new and existing products, including functional, performance, environmental, and compliance testing

• Execute feasibility test plans and assist in developing test cases for new product concepts

• Conduct prototype, alpha, and beta testing for engineering builds and provide clear feedback to development teams

• Identify issues, document defects, and collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to resolve problems prior to release

• Perform competitive product testing and benchmarking to better understand market expectations and support product improvements

Prototype and Early-Stage Evaluation

• Participate in prototype evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and new product feasibility studies

• Support rapid product iteration by gathering test data, analyzing performance, and communicating findings to Engineering and Product teams

Engineering Change and Current Product Support

• Validate engineering changes for existing products to ensure quality and performance remain consistent

• Support field issue investigations by recreating problems, testing hypotheses, and providing structured reports to support root cause analysis

• Assist with custom product requests and engineering change requests from a validation and testing perspective

Documentation and Compliance

• Create and maintain test procedures, validation plans, and test reports for assigned products

• Support the upkeep of technical files, software files, and product compliance documentation

• Ensure testing methods and results align with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements

Training and Cross-Functional Support

• Provide technical input during training development for internal teams, including Sales and Technical Support

• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure product readiness at each stage of development

• Contribute to the improvement of internal validation tools, methods, and testing processes

5. Competencies

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Professional Experience:
3–5 years of experience in product validation, testing, product development, or a related engineering discipline

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, including prototype evaluation, verification and validation processes, and engineering change management

• Hands-on experience with hardware and/or software testing, test plan execution, and documenting results

• Demonstrated ability to analyze test data, identify root causes, and communicate clear, actionable findings to cross-functional teams

• Proven ability to manage multiple validation tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

IT Skills

• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• Experience with Zoom or similar collaboration platforms

Language Skills

• English required

• French not required

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance