Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer
Location:
Hughson, CA
Pay Rate:$76–$81/hr
Duration:
1-year contract
Top 3 Must-Haves
- Lead the full validation process: create DVPs, update with DFMEA inputs, run tests, and drive improvements.
- Be hands-on with tools: set up DAQs (Data Acquisition), run diagnostics, and build basic automation setups.
- Strong communication skills to work closely with system engineers and test vendors, ensuring tests are completed correctly, on time, and within budget.
Top 3 Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with CAN tools and diagnostics (e.g., CANalyzer, CANoe).
- Basic scripting or programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW) for data parsing and test automation.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical systems; comfortable working around fixtures, prototype hardware, and performing mechanical adjustments or troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Validation Planning & Criteria Development
- Develop and manage comprehensive validation plans for mechatronic systems and sub-systems, ensuring design and performance requirements are met.
- Establish testing criteria for accurate results, including sample size, statistical analysis, and attribute vs. variable testing.
Test Plan Development
- Create detailed test specifications and plans for validating automotive mechatronic systems.
- Update validation plans to incorporate new requirements or design controls arising from DFMEA reviews.
Component and System Validation
- Perform validation testing on mechatronic components (sensors, actuators, controllers) and sub-systems.
- Control and monitor vehicle mechatronic systems during tests, identifying and troubleshooting potential failures.
- Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues identified during validation testing.
Vendor Collaboration & Test Procedure Review
- Work closely with external testing vendors to quote, source, and schedule validation tests within program budgets and timelines.
- Review and ensure that vendor test procedures meet requirements and company standards.
Data Logging & Analysis
- Set up data logging systems to collect relevant test data and manage test reports according to record retention policies.
- Analyze test data to identify performance metrics, deviations, and potential failures, providing recommendations for improvement.
Hands-on Prototyping & Testing
- Develop CAD models with project teams for validation-specific tools, including fixtures and applicators, to support testing.
- Continuously improve and revise test methodologies based on feedback and lessons learned.
Report Management & Continuous Improvement
- Catalog, prepare, and manage internal and external test reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to validation policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- 3+ years in automotive testing and validation, primarily focusing on mechatronic systems.
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical lab tools and equipment.
- Experience with test equipment, control, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation.
- Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic tools (CAN, LIN) and automation programming for testing.
- Data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, Diadem, or similar tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with electrical and mechanical hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Hands-on experience with test automation using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded platforms.
- Experience using Jira, Jama, and Confluence.
- Experience with CAD design for validation tooling and test automation.
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