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The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs. \n\nAs 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. \n\nJoin Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E \n\nWhat you'll do:\n\nThe 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.\n\nDefine and own overall test strategies and verification approaches for embedded firmware and system level validation of UPS and critical power systems.\n\nLead the development of comprehensive test plans, test specifications, and verification matrices aligned with product requirements, standards, and program objectives.\n\nProvide technical direction across manual testing, automated testing, and HiL/MiL/SiL validation strategies, ensuring consistent and robust coverage.\n\nDrive risk based testing, ensuring critical failure modes, fault handling, and safety related behaviors are thoroughly validated.\n\nLead and contribute to manual and automated testing of embedded firmware functionality, performance, load, and fault scenarios.\n\nDesign, 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.\n\nDefine and enforce automation standards and best practices, including keyword driven, data driven, and modular test architectures using Robot Framework to maximize reusability and coverage.\n\nIntegrate Robot Framework based automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing, faster feedback, and improved release readiness.\n\nReview and analyze automated and manual test results, logs, and reports, and guide teams in debugging failures and identifying root causes.\n\nEnsure test automation and execution support validation across Hardware in the Loop (HiL), Model in the Loop (MiL), and Software in the Loop (SiL) environments.\n\nProvide technical oversight for UPS and critical power lab testing, including real time control behavior, communication interfaces, and system interactions.\n\nEnsure safe use of high power lab environments, enforcing electrical safety standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.\n\nQualifications:\n\n 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 \n\n Strong experience in embedded firmware testing, validation, and system level verification \n\n Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in test or validation roles \n\n Hands on experience working in high power engineering and test lab environments \n\nSkills:\n\n Extensive experience with UPS systems, power conversion products, or critical power infrastructure \n\n Hands on experience with high power testing, including 400-480 Vac and 1500 Vdc equipment \n\n Strong experience using Python for test automation framework development \n\n Experience with HiL based systems, such as OPAL RT, and real time simulation platforms \n\n Familiarity with network enabled communication protocols, databases, and message based systems \n\n Experience integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines \n\n Demonstrated ability to lead technically while remaining hands on \n\n Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting test results and risks to leadership \n\n Ability to manage test scope, priorities, and quality across multiple workstreams \n\n Strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability in high power electrical environments \n\n Proactive, solution oriented mindset with the ability to unblock teams and drive results \n\n Flexibility to support critical test execution windows and release schedules \n\nWhat we can offer to you:\n\n Contract in fast growing global company \n\n Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team \n\n Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible \n\n Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us \n\n #LI-KK2 \n\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. 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