Validation Technician

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation we are more than just North Americas largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturerwe are a powerhouse of innovation safety and design. Through our premier brands we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason Ohio and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy Ohio Russia Ohio Mountaintop Pennsylvania and Goodyear Arizona we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55 distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay known as Americas Favorite Garage Doors with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands Cornell and Cookson. Together we secure everything from family garages to the worlds most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for an Engineering Validation Technician in our Goodyear Arizona location. This role is slated for 7am-3pm but has flexibility in schedule if that requires attention.

The Engineering Validation Technician is a hands-on cross-functional role responsible for executing defined validation testing installation support and pre-release verification activities for electrical motor and controller systems. This role is responsible for:

• Executing defined test plans
• Validating deliverables before Engineering-controlled shipment
• Capturing accurate evidence observations and open issues
• Supporting field manufacturing and engineering teams with structured repeatable validation work
• This role also supports Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Service and Cross-Functional Product Development.
  

Responsibilities include:

• Execute defined validation matrices and test procedures for motors controllers VFDs sensors and related assemblies.
• Support pre-ship validation for DB / beta units before release to internal or field testing.
• Perform hands-on wiring setup installation and commissioning support for engineering test units.
• Capture pass / fail results observations photos video and open issues in a clear and repeatable way.
• Help maintain validation records testing evidence and shared engineering files.
• Support troubleshooting by filtering and structuring field / shop findings before escalation to engineering.
• Assist in repeatability testing retesting and closure verification after changes are made.
• Support engineering service and manufacturing teams with practical feedback from real-world setup and validation.
• With guidance from engineering learn to connect test observations to common potential failure modes and contribute ideas to troubleshooting discussions.
• Work safely around high-voltage equipment motors and test stands.
• Coordinate with engineering on readiness test scope and validation status.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with industrial electrical equipment motors drives wiring or controls.
• Comfortable working with high-voltage systems and physical test setups.
• Able to read wiring diagrams schematics part drawings and electrical instructions.
• Able to work independently in a shop / lab environment.
• Comfortable using test equipment and following structured test procedures.
• Basic understanding of voltage current motors VFDs and control devices.
• Able to identify abnormal product behavior and document it clearly.
• Strong practical troubleshooting mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork skills across engineering / manufacturing / service groups.

Preferred Background:

• HVAC service / installation technician
• Industrial service technician
• Electrical technician / controls technician
• Motor / drive / VFD testing experience.
• Manufacturing support or commissioning experience.
• Associate degree or technical training in electrical mechatronics or controls is preferred but equivalent hands-on experience is also valuable.

Why Choose a Career With Us

We dont just manufacture doors; we engineer the front door of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of Whats Next: We invest heavily in automation sustainable materials and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our Pioneer Cluba group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We arent just keeping up with industry trends; were setting them. Whether its our exclusive WINDCODE technology or our award-winning designs we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused:Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Disclaimer: Please note that compensation for this position may be higher or lower than your current salary depending on factors such as role responsibilities market benchmarks internal equity and your qualifications. If selected any change in pay will be discussed and confirmed prior to accepting the offer. Applying for this role indicates your understanding and acceptance of this potential salary adjustment.

Required Experience:

Junior IC