Verification and Validation Engineer

– Onsite Highland Heights, OH, United States Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job: As a Verification and Validation Engineer, you’ll be part of our dynamic engineering team working as an on-site employee. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating system designs, software, and electrical hardware to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of our products. This role requires a strong background in systems engineering, hands-on validation experience, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Essential Job Functions Design Validation: Review and analyze system designs to ensure compliance with requirements and standards. Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and procedures for system-level integration. Identify and resolve design issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Software Validation: Collaborate with software development teams to define software validation requirements. Develop and perform software integration and validation tests, including functional, regression, and performance testing. Document and track software defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution. Electrical Hardware Validation: Validate electrical hardware components and subsystems for functionality, reliability, and compliance. Design and implement test setups for hardware validation, including instrumentation and data acquisition. Analyze test results, generate validation reports, and recommend design improvements. General Responsibilities: Work closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to ensure successful system integration. Maintain detailed documentation of validation activities, test results, and issues. Support product development lifecycle from concept through production launch. Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies. The Person: You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in systems integration, validation, or related engineering roles. Strong knowledge of system design principles, software validation methodologies, and electrical hardware testing. Proficiency with validation tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, simulation software). Experience with requirements management and defect tracking tools. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Essential Skills & Experience Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, IEC, DO-178C, etc.). Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB). The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from