Validation Engineer

Magna International; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics is seeking a Validation Engineer to support automotive component validation across analog, digital, and EMC domains. You will develop validation test plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage external lab activities to ensure informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes rigorous data analysis, problem solving, and documentation to ensure high-quality test execution and timely project completion within Magna’s dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in validation of automotive components.
• Proficient in test plan development and execution.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Experience coordinating external labs and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and develop detailed test plans.
• Create PVP&Rs and test reports for programs.
• Coordinate with design teams for test plan approvals and reviews.
• Lead validation testing and troubleshoot failures.
• Develop timing plans using MS Project with baseline and actual dates.
• Coordinate EMC testing and lab visits with external labs.

Skills

Validation engineering

Test planning

EMC testing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing validation test plans and timing schedules to support program objectives for the validation of automotive components. These components span a wide range of technologies, including analog, digital, optical, color, environmental (ENV),Electrical and EMC applications, particularly for ADAS and power products. This diverse product portfolio requires a strong combination of technical expertise and interpersonal skills to effectively manage validation projects.

Core responsibilities include requirements analysis, test plan development, cost estimation and quoting, purchase order coordination, pre-test alignment with external laboratory personnel, and overall test execution and facilitation. The Validation Engineer works closely with Validation Tools Engineers to coordinate test setup activities and ensure the proper implementation of test stands and EMC test preparation, including all associated hardware and software required for validation. The role also includes oversight of EMC testing execution, ensuring continuous test activity, and conducting on-site visits to external laboratories as needed to support and monitor testing progress.

In addition, the Validation Engineer is responsible for creating and maintaining test procedures, work instructions, data analysis reports, and standard forms used for both project-specific and broader validation group activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality execution and documentation, while supporting timely project completion and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

• Review and understanding of customer requirements in a deep level.
• Create Detailed Test plans, and Product Verification Plan & Reports (PVP&Rs).
• Interface with customer/design team for test plan approvals and test results reviews.
• Support engineering design team meetings and lead discussions to obtain the inputs and deliverables required for Validation Testing.
• Ability to evaluate and provide applicable and accurate test proposals based on modules/design changes, Electrical, Mechanical, or manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain accurate and detailed timing plans using Microsoft project, baseline, actual dates and efficient resource assignation.
• Interface with design team, EE for Electrical and Electronic detailed design deliverables, ME for Mechanical properties, SYS for Requirements and intended vehicle functionality/module orientations, SW for product’s functionality and issue resolution.
• Initiate and oversee until completion/release the mechanical design activities for Vibration and Environmental test fixtures development, work closely with Mechanical engineer for approval and suggestions.
• Perform the applicable studies to ensure Vibration fixtures does not add resonance to end product and that Environmental fixtures are compliant with the application.
• Be able to root cause failure modes detected during validation testing, troubleshooting.
• High experience required to apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) to determine whether issues are related to the product or test setup, and lead investigations to identify true root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Proficient in data analysis, with the ability to develop tools, macros, or automated solutions to optimize data processing; analyze test results to identify trends under varying conditions (temperature, voltage, and current), and present findings in clear, well-structured formats for design team communication.

Follow up internal/external testing:

• Coordinate and track testing, by ensuring test lab is meeting testing quality, timing and deadlines.
• Test equipment and Harnesses, provide capability to test products and monitor during test.
• Once testing is completed return testers/equipment/harnesses for verification purposes and make sure all channels works and harnesses inspected for next round.
• Provide training on how tester operates, and what the expectations are from specific projects thinking on real time data screen from GUI, data files, and location.
• Follow up in a daily basis test status, retrieve data, and analyze it.
• To make sure all tests are starting on time and meeting test profiles, data is being captured, at the end is Validation Engineer accountable for the actions taken by third party labs, from this get kickoff meetings and checklist to fill out.
• Perform all testing/tasks stated in the DVP&R all environmental procedures including cross sections, visual inspections.
• Support on-site visits to external laboratories and suppliers as required to monitor and ensure test execution quality and