(1109447) Senior Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer to lead failure investigations, validation testing, and field-return analysis in support of industrial product development.

The ideal candidate has hands-on lab experience, strong documentation skills, and collaborates with global engineering teams; will manage test plans, track materials, and maintain lab equipment while communicating results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 8+ years of experience or MSEE with 5+ years; associate degree with 12+ years also acceptable.
• Experience in electronic hardware failure investigation and debugging.
• Hands-on lab experience and ability to document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage production part returns and lead field failure investigations.
• Perform validation testing on NTI/NPI/production parts.
• Receive, track, and coordinate outbound test material shipments.
• Develop and execute test plans; ensure alignment with product development.
• Maintain thorough test documentation and part tracking.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure a clean, compliant workspace.
• Present test results and investigations to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Hardware failure analysis

Lab equipment testing

Documentation practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in EE/EET

Job description

Senior Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Senior Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer to join our team in Mossville, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!

Position Overview

DSN is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer based in Mossville, IL. This position focuses on electronic hardware failure investigation, field return analysis, and validation testing in support of product development for a leading industrial manufacturer. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on lab experience, sharp documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Manage production part returns and lead failure investigations on field-returned heavy electrical hardware

Execute validation testing on NTI/NPI/production parts

Receive and track incoming test material and coordinate outbound shipments

Develop test plans and ensure they are properly executed within product development

Maintain thorough documentation for both field returns and in-development products, including part tracking, test procedures, and test results

Maintain lab equipment and lab organization

Report out on test results and failure investigations to cross-functional team members and management

Team & Collaboration

• Collaborate daily with a global controls engineering team, including partners in Canada, China, Mexico, and Thailand
• Work alongside suppliers, dealers, and other engineering groups
• Provide regular updates to first-line managers and cross-functional stakeholders outside the immediate team
• Join a team structure that includes an Architect (product direction), Platform Leads (business/program management), Technical Leads (technical development and execution), and a Lab Manager (lab coordination)

Work Environment

• Combination of office and lab settings, with regular movement between the two depending on current duties
• Lab PPE required: safety-toe shoes with EH rating and safety glasses

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience:

• BSEE (preferred) or BSEET with 8+ years of experience
• MSEE with 5+ years of experience
• Associate's degree in EE/EET with 12+ years of experience

Top Skills:

• Electronic hardware failure investigation and analysis
• Electronic hardware test execution using lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.)
• Strong documentation practices across all aspects of the role

Additional Technical Skills:

• Test plan development and review
• Test report writing
• Electronics product development testing
• Electronics hardware failure investigation
• ECM/ECU experience (preferred)
• EMC and vibration testing experience (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication across audiences, from peers to mid-level leadership
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Curiosity and a proactive, investigative mindset
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Salary expectations: 91,000-97,000 per annual