Lead Hardware Validation Engineer - Mechatronics

Ford Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,520 - 276,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

A leading automobile manufacturer is seeking a Validation Engineering Manager in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves defining validation strategies for mechatronic hardware, leading test specifications, and managing complex test environments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include immediate medical coverage and tuition assistance. This is a hybrid position with some onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware validation, mechatronic system design, or product development.
• Proven track record of defining test limits and pass/fail criteria for high-reliability hardware.
• Experience leading technical projects that span multiple product families or global platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of validation requirements and DVP&R strategies across product lines.
• Define and approve complex test specifications to ensure reliability.
• Manage vendors and implement validation tools and infrastructure.

Skills

Hardware validation

Mechatronic system design

Test equipment architecture

Automated test frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics

Master’s degree or PhD in related fields

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C++

Job description

A leading automobile manufacturer is seeking a Validation Engineering Manager in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves defining validation strategies for mechatronic hardware, leading test specifications, and managing complex test environments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include immediate medical coverage and tuition assistance. This is a hybrid position with some onsite requirements.