Validation Technician

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we 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 "America’s 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 world's 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 don't 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 "What’s 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 Club"—a 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 aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s 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."