Hardware Validation Engineer

RGBSI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with design teams to ensure the durability and functionality of Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Your expertise in automotive testing and data analysis will be crucial in developing comprehensive test plans and executing validation processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that enhance safety and performance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about quality assurance in cutting-edge technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive or aerospace testing and electronics development.
• Experience with thermal chambers and vibration tables.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to execute validation testing for ECUs.
• Develop test plans and scripts for product testing phases.

Skills

Automotive Testing

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

JAMA

LabView

TestStand

CAPL

Job description

Job Responsibilities and Qualifications

The following outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role:

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Review functional and environmental test plans, and develop test strategies and cases.
• Participate in design assessments, including Bill of Design, CTS, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and CTR.
• 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 impacting project timelines and customer quality.
• Continuously improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction of Rivian products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing and electronics product design and development.
• Experience with laboratory testing, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, electrical, and EMC testing.
• Proficiency in automotive communication systems such as CAN and CAN-FD.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of requirement management tools like JIRA and JAMA.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and root cause analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Skills: LabView, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills.