Validation Engineer

Summary: The Validation Engineer is responsible for verifying and validating various components, ensuring they meet industry standards and perform as expected. The role also includes development and execution of test plans using in‑house or external test labs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the engineering team / customer in the development of the Design Verification Plan (DVP).
• Obtain test plan approvals from the customer before testing.
• Execute the approved DVP, address any testing issues, and return an approved DVP&R with customer signature and test reports.
• Approve and troubleshoot test set‑ups and test reports.
• Perform electrically / EMC focused lab testing (preferred).
• Conduct electrical and automotive testing.
• Manage test plans.
• Follow all safety, housekeeping (5S) and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner.
• Perform other related duties and job assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• At least 10 years of experience in validation.
• Understanding of automotive electronics.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Electrically / EMC focused lab testing experience is preferred.
• Experience with electrical and automotive testing.
• Experience with test plan management.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk. Occasionally must bend, squat, reach, twist/turn and lift up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust focus.