Hardware Validation Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on validating HW/SW designs across the product lifecycle with centralized testing, including DFMEA/PFMEA input and CTS-compliant data analysis. A strong bench-testing background and proficiency with CAN protocols are essential.

The contractor role offers a competitive hourly pay range, benefits, and a 12-month duration, with right-away start and relocation-flexible options as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 6+ years in automotive or consumer electronics with electronics development.
• Strong background in Silicon-level validation and ECU component testing; automotive protocols CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay.
• Hands‑on bench testing with oscilloscope, power supply, DMM and thermal chambers.
• Proficiency in JIRA and JAMA for requirement management.
• LabVIEW, TestStand, and CAPL programming (highly preferred).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborative communicator across fast-paced engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary validation partner for HW/SW design teams with centralized testing across the product lifecycle.
• Develop test plans, cases, and environmental strategies (DVP&R) integrating Silicon validation into ECU-level testing.
• Create test scripts and hardware fixtures (HIL/Bench) to support diverse validation activities.
• Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA and BoD assessments to mitigate risks to timing and quality.
• Plan and execute Durability, Electrical, and Functional validation for component-level ECUs.
• Validate Silicon-level performance in ECU environments focusing on power, thermal, and signal integrity.
• Lead root-cause investigations using data reproduction and fault simulation to solve hardware/firmware issues.
• Provide advanced data analytics from tests to drive design improvements and CTS compliance.
• Maintain templates, ADV Toolboxes, and Drawing Templates for a unified validation approach.
• Establish end-to-end traceability using JAMA, JIRA and version control; manage Lessons Learned.

Skills

Hardware validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Electronics troubleshooting

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

JAMA

LabVIEW

TestStand

CAPL

Oscilloscope

Power supply

Digital Multimeter

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer

Pay rate: $40.94 - $54.15/hr.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Zip Code: 94304

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #PaloAltoJobs; #HardwareValidationEngineerjobs;

Job Description

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $40.94 - $54.15/hr. However, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary validation partner for HW/SW design teams, providing centralized testing services that span the entire product lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and environmental strategies (DVP&R) that integrate Silicon Validation data into ECU-level functional testing.
• Collaborate with design teams to architect and build specialized test scripts and hardware fixtures (HIL/Bench) to support diverse validation activities.
• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, and Bill of Design (BoD) assessments to identify and mitigate risks to project timing and customer quality.

Technical Execution & ECU Validation

• Plan and execute Durability, Electrical, and Functional validation for component-level ECUs.
• Validate Silicon-level performance (SoCs, Microcontrollers) within the ECU environment, focusing on power integrity, thermal boundaries, and signal analysis.
• Lead deep-dive root cause investigations for test failures, utilizing data reproduction and fault simulation to solve complex hardware/firmware bugs.
• Provide advanced data analytics from conducted tests to drive design improvements and ensure compliance with Component Technical Specifications (CTS).

Operational Excellence

• Maintain and enhance technical templates, "ADV Toolboxes," and Drawing Templates to ensure a unified validation approach across the engineering org.
• Establish and manage end-to-end traceability between requirements and test results using JAMA, JIRA, and version control systems.
• Manage "Lessons Learned" repositories to refine the Bill of Materials (BoM) and improve product performance and safety based on real-world test data.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in automotive or consumer electronics, with a strong focus on the design and development of electronics.
• Strong background in Silicon-level validation and ECU component testing; proficient in automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Flexray; working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.
• Hands‑on experience with bench‑level testing (oscilloscopes, power supply, digital multimeter) & thermal chambers.
• Proficiency in JIRA and JAMA for requirement management.
• LabView, Test Stand, and CAPL programming skills (highly preferred).
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborative communicator capable of working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced "Engineering Ops" service model.

Must have skillset

See core responsibilities below – these are mandatory!