Environmental Validation Engineer

Expleo; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Career development

Team collaboration

Job summary

Expleo USA in Auburn Hills, Michigan seeks an Environmental Validation Engineer to join a dynamic team. You will lead environmental validation activities, develop validation plans, coordinate resources, and collaborate with global laboratories.

The role requires 3+ years in test/validation engineering, LabVIEW/TestStand experience, and familiarity with ASPICE/IATF ISO standards. You will drive efficiency, report progress, and support continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Test/Validation Engineering or related field.
• Experience developing/exec validation plans in automotive/electronics.

Responsibilities

• Review test requests and define final validation strategy.
• Develop validation plans and test specs meeting customer requirements.
• Coordinate validation activities and manage lab resources.
• Lead Validation FMEA and participate in design reviews.
• Generate detailed test reports and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and automation in validation methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE and IATF/ISO standards.

Skills

Test Engineering

Validation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Automation

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

CLD Certification

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Job description

Overview

EXPLEO GROUP USA is looking for an Environmental Validation Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze test service requests and customer specifications in collaboration with Product Project Team Members and Quality PTMs, challenging requirements and defining the final validation strategy.
• Develop detailed validation plans and test specifications that satisfy customer requirements while ensuring compliance with internal quality objectives.
• Define requirements for specialized test equipment, characterization benches, reliability test setups, and associated validation budgets.
• Schedule and coordinate validation activities while managing laboratory resources, including technicians, test equipment, tools, and facilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers, project teams, and global validation laboratories for all environmental validation activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to identify design improvements and ensure product performance and reliability targets are achieved.
• Manage tested part configurations, logistics, and traceability throughout validation activities.
• Lead Validation FMEA activities and contribute to software, hardware, and product design reviews.
• Participate in technical problem-solving activities, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Oversee laboratory planning, test resource allocation, and validation cost management.
• Support and govern test setup, verification, and execution using environmental validation equipment including thermal chambers, ingress protection (IP) test systems, and associated laboratory tools.
• Collaborate with Methods & Tools teams to develop and improve validation processes, automated testing solutions, and test environments supporting Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV).
• Oversee test script development activities utilizing National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand platforms.
• Ensure all validation activities comply with automotive quality standards and engineering processes, including ASPICE and IATF/ISO requirements.
• Generate detailed test reports, conduct peer reviews, monitor validation progress, and communicate status updates to project stakeholders.
• Lead problem management activities by coordinating customer communications, failure investigations, defect tracking, and cross-functional review meetings.
• Drive laboratory efficiency improvements by reducing test cycle times, enhancing automation, and improving validation methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to lessons learned activities across multiple projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Test Engineering, Validation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing and executing validation plans within automotive, electronics, or related industries.
• Proficiency with National Instruments LabVIEW and/or TestStand. LabVIEW certification is highly preferred.
• Programming experience using Python, Java, C, C++, or related languages.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and hardware interfaces including PXI, PCI, USB, RS232, and GPIB.
• Understanding of automotive electronic systems and test & validation methodologies.
• Experience with environmental validation and accelerated life testing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documentation, engineering drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, IATF 16949, ISO standards, and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, failure analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment.

• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or equivalent National Instruments certification.
• Experience with automated test benches and test process automation.
• Knowledge of embedded software, electronics validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
• Experience supporting global engineering and validation programs.

What We Offer

At Expleo USA, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll work on high-impact automotive validation programs while enjoying a supportive and technically engaging environment.

• Competitive Compensation - $60K - $90K annually. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, production support, MRO, and quality services, with a presence in over 30 countries. To find out more, visit www.expleogroup.com.

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