Verification & Validation Lead - LV Switchgears & PCMCC

Verification & Validation Lead - LV Switchgear, Panels & PCMCC

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement verification and validation test plans for LV control panels, complex electrical systems and PCMCC.

• Lead a team of V&V engineers with different expertise towards the end-to-end execution of a electrical system test plan.

• Execute detailed verification and validation (V&V) tests to confirm compliance with system design, functional requirements, and safety standards.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to define test cases, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies for electrical systems, including automated controls and protection schemes.

• Conduct thorough testing and validation of Schneider Electric LV systems, ensuring proper integration and reliable operation within LV control panels, motor management and protection sub-systems.

• Document and report validation findings, analyze results, and provide recommendations for system enhancements and troubleshooting strategies.

• Maintain and update testing documentation, including validation plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and technical reports.

• Identify and resolve issues within control and protection systems, optimizing system performance and reliability through rigorous testing.

• Review and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system architecture, to ensure alignment with validation protocols and quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the integration of validation activities within the overall project timeline.

• Bring up test bench and test architectures with the help of test bench design teams.

• Identify and drive test automation wherever feasible in system verification and validation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Atleast 8+ years of experience in electrical system validation, testing, and commissioning with a focus on LV panels and equipments.

• Atleast 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.

• Expert knowledge in LV panels, loads, incomers, earthing, different types of feeders, Busbars, CT, VT

• Knowledge of IP Ratings: IP54, IP55

• Knowledge of various electrical sensors

• Protocols: Modbus, Ethernet IP, IEC61850, Profibus

• Demonstrated knowledge of verification and validation processes in electrical control and protection systems.

• Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications to inform validation testing.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on system reliability.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present validation outcomes.

• Good to have:

• Experience with SCADA, DCS, HMI interface setup, and relay programming fo...