Validation Engineer

OP Mobility; Troy (MI); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OPmobility is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead component validation and test improvements for mechatronics systems in the NAO region. The role requires hands-on testing, development of validation plans, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams in a global mobility environment.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in physics/mechatronics, experience in testing, and the ability to drive traceability, reporting, and process improvements across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mechatronics, or energy.
• First experience in testing and mechatronics.
• Mechatronics, system analysis, testing, coding, communication, synthesis, team spirit.

Responsabilités

• Develop component validation test plans in accordance with OPmobility and OEM standards.
• Develop integration test plans including non-regression tests.
• Aid in selecting outside vendors to complete testing on time and in budget.
• Develop testing timeline and budget, monitor supplier progress and provide regular status updates.
• Ensure traceability of requirements with test plans and write test reports.

Connaissances

Mechatronics

System analysis

Testing

Coding

Communication

Synthesis

Team spirit

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (physics, mechatronics, energy)

Description du poste

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Validation Engineer

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

• Job Title : Validation Engineer
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date : Oct 2026
• Scope : NAO Region.

Responsibilities :

Responsibility 1: Component Validation

• Develop component validation test plans in accordance with OPmobility and OEM standards
• Develop integration test plans including non-regression tests
• Aid in selecting outside vendors to complete the testing on time and in budget.
• Develop testing timeline and budget, monitor supplier progress and provide regular budget and timing status updates to the core team.
• Ensure traceability of requirement with test plans.
• Ensure completion of tests and write test reports
• Create and document CAR (Control Anomaly Report)
• Participate to CAR Review
• Validate CAR correction
• Consolidate workload forecast and identify necessary resources of test plans under his responsibility
• Anticipate material needs and coordinate use of parts between testing facilities.

Responsibility 2: Test improvement

• Work on tools to improve traceability and test automation.

Responsibility 3: Expertise and Know-how improvement

• Develops Expertise by capitalizing lessons learned and sharing information
• Update impacted documents or create missing ones when needed.
• Introduce new tools and way of working to improve efficiency
• Propose improvement on Mechatronic process
• Reports quality and lead time
• CAR KPI
• CVP / IVP progress KPI

Ideal Candidate Profile :

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mechatronics, energy
• First experience in testing and mechatronics

Job Technical skills

• Mechatronics
• System analysis
• Testing
• Coding
• Communication
• Synthesis
• Team spirit

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.