Testing and Validation/PS-CC/EAC

Robert Bosch Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks an experienced validation leader to own and guide the connector validation domain for new product development, change validation, and field issue replication. You will define validation plans aligned with product safety, customer specifications, and industry standards.

The role requires designing, executing, and optimizing test programs across mechanical, electrical, and environmental tests, mentoring junior engineers, leading

Qualifications

• Own and guide the connector validation domain and define validation plans aligned with standards.
• Design, execute, and optimize validation programs including mechanical, electrical, and environmental tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and validation teams across global sites; act as technical coach.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and support Design for Reliability (DfR).
• Develop robust testing protocols, validation plans (DVP&R), and lab SOPs.
• Strong knowledge of global testing standards (USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM).
• Experience with lab management and test automation systems (LabVIEW/TestStand).

Responsibilities

• Own and guide the connector validation domain for new product development and field issue replication.
• Define validation plans aligned with safety, customer specs, and industry standards.
• Design, execute, and optimize validation programs across mechanical, electrical, and environmental tests.
• Lead root cause analysis and field failure investigations.
• Mentor validation teams across global sites; act as technical coach.
• Interface with customers and external labs; ensure compliance to standards.

Skills

Connector validation

Validation planning

Lab management

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Test automation

LabVIEW

TestStand

MS Project

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

MS Project

SEM

FEA

Job description

• Legal Entity: Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limitedis a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

• Own and guide the connector validation domain for new product development, change validation, and field issue replication.
• Define validation plan aligned with product safety, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Design, execute, and optimize validation programs that include:
  • Mechanical tests: Durability, retention force, insertion/extraction force, wear analysis, mating cycles.
  • Electrical tests: Contact resistance, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand voltage, signal integrity.
  • Environmental tests: Thermal shock, humidity, corrosion (salt spray), vibration, dust/water ingress (IP ratings), etc.
• Drive root cause analysis and field failure investigation for validation failures using tools such as SEM, micro-sectioning, FEA correlation, etc.
• Define and manage internal test lab capabilities, equipment selection, and advanced measurement systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and validation teams across global sites; act as a technical coach.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and support the implementation of Design for Reliability (DfR) principles.
• Author and enforce robust testing protocols, validation plans (DVP&R), and lab SOPs.
• Serve as technical liaison with customers, certification bodies, and external testing labs.
• Evaluate, interpret, and implement updates to testing standards (USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM)
• Contribute to standardization efforts, best practice guides, and global validation process improvements.
• Develop and deploy modular and scalable validation frameworks covering mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing of connector systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of connector technologies, design failure modes, and reliability risks.
• Deep understanding of global testing standards(USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM), etc.
• Advanced analytical and diagnostic skills (FMEA, 8D, RCA, Fish bone, etc.).
• Experience with lab management, test automation systems (LabVIEW/TestStand), and environmental chambers.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and cross-regional engineering teams.
• Strong documentation, report writing, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple validation projects under tight timelines.
• Experience on theoretical calculations related to connector testings.
• Ability to interact with Cross functional teams
• Problem solving & analytical capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing skills, and business acumen.

Preferred skills:

• Work experience in connector industry / automotive domain is added advantage
• Exposure to plastic injection molding tooling, sheet metal (forming, stamping) tools, connector assembly tools
• Knowledge on Electrical Vehicles High Voltage connector is added advantage
• Experience/participation in DRBFM/focus matrix and FMEA for connector
• Knowledge in project management tools like MS project & other MS office tools.

Added Advantage:

• Strong background in automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, or industrial automation sectors.
• Experience in accredited test labs or leading product validation organizations is a plus.
• Risk assessment knowledge
• German language will be added advantage

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

Additional Information

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