Hardware Validation Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known electric vehicle company is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer for a 5+ month contract in Palo Alto, CA. This position involves validating ECUs and developing test strategies, working closely with hardware and software teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and substantial experience in electronics validation testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing.
• Familiar with testing laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Develop test plans, scripts, and establish traceability.
• Analyze test failures and identify risks affecting project quality.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Electrical Testing

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabView

TestStand

CAPL

JIRA

JAMA

Job description

Our client, a well-known electric vehicle company is urgently looking to hire aHardware Validation Engineerto join their team. This role is100% onsite in Palo Alto, CA. No exceptions.

**This is a 5+ month contract on W2 offering a full benefits package with high chance of extension or conversion.

This is What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with hardware/software design teams to plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, and fixtures for all product testing phases.
• Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
• Develop test strategies and cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.
• Participate in design assessments, including Bill of Design, CTS, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and CTR.
• Familiar with analog, power supply design (buck converter/LDO) and low speed communication circuits (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN)
• Provide data analytics from tests conducted.
• Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation, templates, and tracking for BoD, BoM, CTS, DFMEA, ADV Toolbox, Drawing Templates, and Lessons Learned.
• Investigate and analyze test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
• Identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing and customer quality.
• Continuously improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing.
• 3+ years of related experience in electronics product design and development.
• Experience with laboratory testing and equipment, including bench-level testing, thermal chambers, vibration tables, electrical testing, and EMC testing.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with software, electrical, and design teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.
• Proficient knowledge of automotive communication systems, including CAN, CAN-FD.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• LabView, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills (preferred).
• Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies.
• Working knowledge of requirement management tools, such as JIRA and JAMA.
• Excellent collaborative communication and root cause analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross-functional teams.