INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Validation Engineer

DEKRA North America; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKRA North America is seeking a Validation Engineer in Lansing, Michigan. The role involves performing testing and evaluation on various products to meet safety and performance standards. You will execute validation tests, work on control modules, and lead DVPR activities.

The ideal candidate holds a B.E. degree in Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering and has a minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive environment. Proficiency in various programming languages and test monitoring programs is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive supplier or OEM environment.
• Knowledge of electronic components such as microcontrollers, capacitors, and inductors.
• Validation experience with knowledge of test and validation methods.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation tests using NI test stand, LabVIEW, ETAS INCA, or other monitoring programs.
• Create, interpret, and lead DVPR activities.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and schematics.

Skills

Testing and validation methods

Problem-solving methods

Programming languages (Java, Python)

Knowledge of electronic communications

Computer literacy in MS Office

Education

B.E. degree in Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

NI test stand

LabVIEW

ETAS INCA

Job description

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

The Validation Engineer is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international, or industry-specific performance and durability standards or U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute validation tests using NI test stand, LabVIEW, ETAS INCA, or other test monitoring programs.
• Work on Control Modules or ADAS systems.
• Create, interpret, and lead DVPR activities.
• Apply problem‑solving methods such as Fishbone, Shanin Red X, and FMEA.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and schematics.

What You Bring:

• B.E. degree in Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive supplier or OEM environment.
• Knowledge of electronic components such as microcontrollers, capacitors, and inductors.
• Knowledge of electronic communications including Ethernet, CAN, and LIN.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python.
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (ECDL).
• Validation experience with knowledge of test and validation methods.
• Knowledge of accelerated life testing.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to work in a variety of client locations, environments, and conditions. This may include climbing stairs, walking long distances, walking on rough and uneven terrain, walking through client work facilities, working in heat/cold conditions, indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to accommodate working various shifts as client activities are scheduled.
• Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
• Extended periods of computer‑based work.
• Extended periods of standing.