Controls & Automation Validation Supervisor
Controls & Automation Validation Supervisor
We're working with an engineering and automation organisation looking to hire a Controls & Automation Validation Supervisor to lead the growth of its simulation and digital twin capability.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving how control systems are tested, validated, and deployed. You'll lead a team of validation and simulation engineers while working closely with Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Field Operations teams to ensure systems perform as expected before reaching site.
You'll also play a key role in expanding the company's digital twin strategy, helping turn simulation technology into a valuable engineering and customer-facing tool.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead and develop a team of validation, simulation, and test automation engineers.
* Own the roadmap for the company's digital twin and simulation platform, including model libraries, testing scenarios, automation, and validation tools.
* Establish validation standards, testing procedures, sign-off processes, and release governance.
* Drive simulation-based testing and automated regression testing through CI/CD pipelines.
* Work alongside Controls, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering teams to validate complete system performance.
* Use simulation, telemetry, and field data to improve system reliability and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Support customer-facing initiatives including virtual commissioning, design validation, technical proposals, and pilot projects.
* Manage resources, tooling investments, and external technology partners.
* Help embed simulation-driven engineering across the organisation through training, best practices, and process improvements.
What we're looking for:
* Background in industrial automation, control systems, PLCs, embedded controls, or related technologies.
* Experience with simulation environments, digital twins, model-based testing, or advanced validation methodologies.
* Previous experience leading engineering teams, projects, or validation programmes.
* Experience building automated testing frameworks and integrating validation into CI/CD workflows.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
* Comfortable engaging with customers, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
Nice to have:
* Experience supporting technical sales, customer pilots, or proof-of-concept projects.
* Knowledge of telemetry, analytics, root cause analysis, and performance monitoring.
* Experience within industrial automation, manufacturing, material handling, logistics, or other complex engineered systems.
This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact function at the intersection of automation, simulation, software quality, and digital twin technology, helping shape the future of how complex control systems are designed, tested, and deployed.
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