Senior Validation Engineer

Position: Validation Engineer – Power Generation Systems

Location: Houston, TX

Type: Full time, on-site, with some travel

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support the development, validation, and reliability of high-performance engine-driven systems that support mission-critical power applications, including data center infrastructure. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, root cause problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining discretion around proprietary products and programs. The successful candidate will bring prior experience with engines or rotating equipment and apply structured validation and reliability methodologies to complex mechanical systems.

Job Duties:

Engine & Component Validation

• Plan and execute validation activities for mechanical systems and components used in engine-driven power applications
• Develop and review validation plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned with performance, durability, and reliability requirements
• Support component- and system-level testing, including teardown inspections and failure analysis
• Ensure validation activities meet internal engineering standards and industry best practices

Failure Analysis & Reliability

• Lead and participate in DFMEA activities for engine systems and critical components
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on field, test, or manufacturing issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Support reliability growth initiatives through data analysis, test feedback, and design recommendations
• Interface with reliability, maintenance, and operations stakeholders to capture real-world performance insights

Hands-On Engineering Support

• Perform hands-on component removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly as part of validation and failure investigations
• Work closely with test, manufacturing, and service teams to troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues
• Review drawings, specifications, and design changes to assess validation and risk impacts

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external suppliers to support validation objectives
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports documenting test results, findings, and recommendations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to validation processes and product robustness

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in validation, testing, reliability, maintenance, or product support
• Prior experience with engines or engine-related systems; backgrounds may include reciprocating engines, turbines, pumps, compressors, or similar rotating equipment
• Industry experience may come from Oil & Gas, Automotive, Marine, Aviation, Power Generation, or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience with DFMEA and structured Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude, including component removal, teardown, and failure inspection
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work in a confidential environment and communicate technical information professionally and discreetly

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

*TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.*