Low Voltage Distribution Validation Engineer

Formel D; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Formel D in Foster City, CA seeks a Low Voltage Distribution Validation Engineer to develop and execute LV validation tests for wiring harnesses, connectors, batteries, and sensors. You will define requirements, select equipment, and perform data analysis across vehicle and lab tests, reporting results to cross-functional teams.

The role requires 3–6 years in automotive validation, strong knowledge of CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet, and experience with DFMEA and ISO-like standards.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree in engineering related field.
• 3-6 years automotive validation, testing, or product development experience.
• Experience validating LV electrical components (wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, fuse boxes, batteries, sensors).
• Experience with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, A2B communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute validation test plans for mechanical, electrical, and environmental failure modes.
• Validate LV components including wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, fuses, batteries, and sensors.
• Define test requirements, select test equipment, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Execute laboratory and vehicle-level testing using DAQ systems, power supplies, oscilloscopes, EMS tools.
• Analyze test data, prepare validation reports, communicate results to engineers.
• Support root cause analysis, DFMEA activities, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
• Track project activities and deliverables using JIRA and Kanban.

Skills

Test planning

Validation

Electrical testing

Wiring harness validation

CAN/LIN/Auto Ethernet

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Polarion

JIRA

Kanban

Job description

Low Voltage Distribution Validation Engineer

Project Duration: 6 months with potential extension

Location: Foster City, CA

Position Summary

The Low Voltage Distribution Validation Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing validation activities for LV components and systems, including wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, battery systems, sensors, and power distribution components. The engineer will support the complete validation lifecycle, from requirements definition and test planning through execution, data analysis, failure investigation, and final reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute validation test plans for mechanical, electrical, and environmental failure modes
• Validate Low Voltage components including wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, grommets, fuse boxes, batteries, and battery sensors
• Define test requirements, select appropriate test equipment, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• Execute laboratory and vehicle-level testing using tools such as DAQ systems, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, accelerometers, thermocouples, CAN/LIN, and Automotive Ethernet tools
• Analyze test data, prepare validation reports, and communicate results to engineering teams
• Support root cause analysis, DFMEA activities, and corrective action implementation
• Collaborate with design engineering, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Track project activities, risks, and deliverables using tools such as JIRA and Kanban methodology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 3-6 years of automotive validation, testing, or product development experience
• Experience validating LV electrical components, including:
  • Wiring harnesses
  • Connectors and terminals
  • Fuse boxes and power distribution systems
  • Battery systems and sensors
  • Signal integrity validation
• Experience with automotive communication protocols:
  • CAN
  • LIN
  • Automotive Ethernet
  • A2B communication
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion or equivalent).
• Knowledge of automotive validation standards and production processes:
  • USCAR standards
  • LV124 / LV148
  • ISO 8820
  • Open Alliance Ethernet Standards
  • Strip & Crimp, Welding, Stamping, and Molding processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EV systems, vehicle durability testing, or road load data acquisition (RLDA)
• Familiarity with CATIA V5, CATIA 3DX, or SolidWorks
• EMI/EMC validation experience
• Experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer or equivalent)
• Knowledge of thermal management, power distribution, battery technologies, and ISO 26262 Functional Safety