Validation Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Michigan seeks a proactive Validation Engineer to lead chassis validation, testing and data analysis to ensure ride quality and reliability. You will oversee vibration-focused validation across program phases and collaborate with teams and external partners.

The role requires hands-on instrumentation, data processing and strong MS Office/Google Workspace skills, with travel ~10% to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• Proven automotive product development experience in vehicle chassis systems (brakes, tires, steering, suspension).
• Hands-on experience with vehicle vibration data acquisition, instrumentation, and data processing.
• Strong MS Office and Google Workspace skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the validation of chassis functionality to minimize vehicle and suspension sensitivity.
• Perform in-vehicle accelerometer measurements and data interpretation.
• Manage quality testing across all program phases, from upfront target setting to pre-production testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external engineering partners.
• Travel approximately 10% and work across local Michigan sites.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Quality validation

Data analysis

Instrumentation

MS Office

Google Workspace

Project management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Validation Engineer specializing in Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, testing, and validation of chassis performance to drive high vehicle quality, minimize warranty issues, and ensure superior ride and handling characteristics. You will oversee quality testing across all program phases - from upfront target setting through prototype and pre-production vehicle testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Dynamics & Quality Validation: Lead the validation of chassis functionality to minimize vehicle and suspension sensitivity to road forces, assembly build variations, vehicle architecture differences, and component wear.
• Vibration & Sensitivity Mitigation: Optimize vehicle performance to meet program targets by minimizing sensitivity to brake rotor wear (judder), tire/wheel imbalance, vehicle lead/drift/pull, steering wander, torque steer, and vehicle shake/ride.
• Full Lifecycle Testing: Manage quality testing activities across all program development phases, including upfront design definition, prototype testing, and pre-production (pilot) build evaluations.
• Data Acquisition & Analysis: Perform in-vehicle accelerometer measurements as dictated by quality standards, including vehicle instrumentation, signal processing, and data interpretation.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Apply proactive and reactive engineering problem-solving techniques to resolve chassis performance and quality issues efficiently.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work independently and as part of a team across multiple project locations, communicating clear technical findings to internal teams and external engineering partners.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (or equivalent).
• Experience: Proven experience in automotive product development with specific expertise in vehicle chassis systems (brakes, tires, steering, suspension, mounts).
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with vehicle vibration data acquisition, instrumentation, and data processing. High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace apps.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously.
• Licensing & Travel: Valid driver's license with no physical restrictions. Willingness to travel approximately 10% (including domestic winter test trips lasting 2-3 weeks at a time as weather and surface conditions dictate).
• Work Location Flexibility: Ability to work across local Michigan sites including proving grounds and technical centers.
• Language: High level of English proficiency (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green or Black Belt certification.
• Shainin Green or Black Belt certification.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.