Validation Engineer

Akkodis; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Hardware Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Palo Alto. This role involves validating hardware systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure all components meet rigorous functional, safety, and performance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in automotive or aerospace testing, alongside a solid foundation in electronics product design. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of mobility while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Commuter Benefits

Short-term Disability

EAP Program

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive/aerospace testing with lab equipment experience.
• Ability to develop test plans and strategies for electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate hardware systems for cutting-edge platforms.
• Collaborate with design teams to execute validation testing.

Skills

Automotive Testing

Electronics Product Design

Laboratory Testing

Data Analysis

Technical Documentation

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabView

TestStand

CAPL

JIRA

JAMA

Job description

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Base pay range

$53.00/hr - $57.00/hr

Akkodis is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer for a client in Palo Alto, California.

Rate Range: $53.00/hour to $57.00/hour; the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

For this particular assignment, candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Validation Engineer to join our team and help drive the future of mobility. In this role, you will be responsible for validating hardware systems and components that go into our cutting-edge platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, and software to ensure that all hardware meets functional, safety, and performance requirements.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware/software design teams to plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, and fixtures for all product testing phases.
• Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
• Develop test strategies and cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.
• Participate in design assessments, including Bill of Design, CTS, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and CTR.
• Familiar with analog, power supply design (buck converter/LDO) and low speed communication circuits (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN)
• Provide data analytics from tests conducted.
• Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation, templates, and tracking for BoD, BoM, CTS, DFMEA, ADV Toolbox, Drawing Templates, and Lessons Learned.
• Investigate and analyze test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
• Identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing and customer quality.
• Continuously improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction of company products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing.
• 3+ years of related experience in electronics product design and development.
• Experience with laboratory testing and equipment, including bench-level testing, thermal chambers, vibration tables, electrical testing, and EMC testing.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with software, electrical, and design teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.
• Proficient knowledge of automotive communication systems, including CAN, CAN-FD.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• LabView, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills (preferred).
• Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies.
• Working knowledge of requirement management tools, such as JIRA and JAMA.
• Excellent collaborative communication and root cause analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross-functional teams.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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