Lead Firmware Test Engineer

Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of 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 serves as Eaton's Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

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What you'll do:

The Lead Firmware Test Engineer is responsible for leading design testing, lab activities, and design verification and validation (V&V) of embedded and application software for Critical Power Solutions technology development projects, including UPS and power conversion products. This role provides technical leadership in defining test strategies, automation frameworks, and validation approaches, while guiding test execution, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality, safe, and timely product releases. The position also plays a key role in the safe operation, oversight, and continuous improvement of engineering laboratory environments at Eaton Finland.

Define and own overall test strategies and verification approaches for embedded firmware and system level validation of UPS and critical power systems.
Lead the development of comprehensive test plans, test specifications, and verification matrices aligned with product requirements, standards, and program objectives.
Provide technical direction across manual testing, automated testing, and HiL/MiL/SiL validation strategies, ensuring consistent and robust coverage.
Drive risk based testing, ensuring critical failure modes, fault handling, and safety related behaviors are thoroughly validated.
Lead and contribute to manual and automated testing of embedded firmware functionality, performance, load, and fault scenarios.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python based tools, Robot Framework, and supporting libraries, as well as Java and/or C# where applicable.
Define and enforce automation standards and best practices, including keyword driven, data driven, and modular test architectures using Robot Framework to maximize reusability and coverage.
Integrate Robot Framework based automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing, faster feedback, and improved release readiness.
Review and analyze automated and manual test results, logs, and reports, and guide teams in debugging failures and identifying root causes.
Ensure test automation and execution support validation across Hardware in the Loop (HiL), Model in the Loop (MiL), and Software in the Loop (SiL) environments.
Provide technical oversight for UPS and critical power lab testing, including real time control behavior, communication interfaces, and system interactions.
Ensure safe use of high power lab environments, enforcing electrical safety standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
Strong experience in embedded firmware testing, validation, and system level verification
Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in test or validation roles
Hands on experience working in high power engineering and test lab environments


Skills:

Extensive experience with UPS systems, power conversion products, or critical power infrastructure
Hands on experience with high power testing, including 400-480 Vac and 1500 Vdc equipment
Strong experience using Python for test automation framework development
Experience with HiL based systems, such as OPAL RT, and real time simulation platforms
Familiarity with network enabled communication protocols, databases, and message based systems
Experience integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated ability to lead technically while remaining hands on
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting test results and risks to leadership
Ability to manage test scope, priorities, and quality across multiple workstreams
Strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability in high power electrical environments
Proactive, solution oriented mindset with the ability to unblock teams and drive results
Flexibility to support critical test execution windows and release schedules


What we can offer to you:

Contract in fast growing global company
Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

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