Body Exterior Test & Validation Engineer

edagmexico; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG in Novi, Michigan is seeking a BODY EXTERIOR TEST & VALIDATION ENGINEER to own vehicle-level validation for body exterior systems, establish validation strategies for extreme conditions, and lead campaigns at proving grounds.

Requirements include 4+ years in whole-vehicle validation, experience with CANoe/INCA, ALM tools, and strong English; bachelor's or master's in engineering or related field. Position is on-site in Novi, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (engineering, CS, software).
• 4+ years of whole-vehicle validation and full-performance testing experience.
• Hands-on with CANoe, INCA and validation instrumentation for vehicle data.
• Experience defining DVPs and tracking build/software changes.
• Familiarity with ALM/product tracking tools (Jama, Polarion, DOORS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of vehicle development phases and safety standards.
• Proficient in English (C1-C2) and able to work in Novi, MI.

Responsibilities

• Own whole-vehicle validation for body exterior systems (closures, sealing, water management).
• Define validation strategies for extreme environmental exposure and durability.
• Establish validation routes, environmental profiles, and test scenarios for doors, liftgates, glazing, wipers.
• Lead validation campaigns at proving grounds and on public roads.
• Drive test execution and data collection using sensors and leak detection systems.
• Ensure requirement-to-test traceability and document results with sign-off recommendations.

Skills

CANoe

INCA

Validation instrumentation

Test planning

Traceability

English (C1-C2)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Jama

Polarion

DOORS

MagicDraw

Codebeamer

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a BODY EXTERIOR TEST & VALIDATION ENGINEER.

DESCRIPTION

• Own whole-vehicle validation for body exterior systems: closures, sealing, water management, wind noise, lighting, and fit-and-finish.
• Define validation strategies for extreme environmental exposure, corrosion, high-mileage durability, and high-pressure car wash conditions.
• Establish validation routes, environmental chamber profiles, and aero/vibration scenarios for door closures, liftgates, glazing, and wiper/washer systems.
• Support cross-functional alignment across Body Exterior, Closures, Sealing, Lighting, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Vehicle teams.
• Develop vehicle-level test cases and translate exterior targets into test procedures, instrumentation strategies, and validation plans.
• Lead validation campaigns and evaluation trips to proving grounds, public roads, and extreme climate regions.
• Drive test execution and data collection using leak detection systems, thermal sensors, strain gauges, and accelerometers.
• Ensure requirement-to-test traceability using tools such as Code beamer, Jama, or Jira; document results and sign-off recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Human Factors/HCI, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in whole vehicle validation, full-performance testing, and vehicle-level verification testing.
• Hands-on experience with CANoe, INCA, and validation instrumentation for vehicle network and sensor data.
• Experience defining whole vehicle test plans (DVP) and tracking build/software changes across vehicle fleets.
• Working knowledge of ALM/product tracking tools: Jama, Polarion, DOORS, MagicDraw, or Codebeamer.
• Solid understanding of whole vehicle development phases and automotive-specific safety standards.
• Experience testing complete vehicle systems for automotive-grade compliance and industry regulations.
• English (C1-C2)
• 1 year contact
• Location: Novi, Michigan

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THINGS POSSIBLE

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