Validation Engineer - Intermediate

Altair; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Auburn Hills seeks a Validation Engineer - Intermediate for a contract role. You will be responsible for executing validation plans and ensuring proper testing and documentation for engine assemblies. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Free training on all products

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related field.
• Understanding of automotive processes like DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Familiarity with automotive engine design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the engine validation plan for major vehicle programs.
• Coordinate build schedule and manage BOM for engine assemblies.
• Conduct tests and provide technical expertise in validation issues.

Skills

Organized

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Validation Engineer - Intermediate

Job Summary

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Validation Engineer - Intermediate. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do

The Engine Validation Engineer is responsible for building and executing the engine validation plan for a major vehicle program.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Carry out Bill of Materials (BOM) management, releasing the BOM into BOM management system.
• Manage receipt of full bill of material for engine assemblies.
• Coordinate build schedule to meet Customer (Testing & Vehicle Builds / Others). Lead / support actual engine build in EBU and preparation in METS.
• Support Dyno Testing.
• Maintain build records of each engine and arrange disposition or storage as needed.
• Successfully build and deliver Engine Assemblies to dyno cells for design verification (DV) testing and Mule level vehicle builds. Product Launches noted in section(iv) below.
• Lead the Maintenance, Development, and Improvement of Test Procedures, Design Validation Plans, (“DV”) and Process Validation plans (“PV”) for Internal Combustion Engines.
• Lead development and execution of DV and PV tests, and process validation tests based on performance requirements, core DVP, DFMEA, field issues/design issues and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise in investigation of validation issues, root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action plans.
• Review and publish test results to the greater team.
• Conduct tests, recreate failure modes identified during validation testing, or warranty claims.
• Create Incident Reports for each issue to ensure engineering team drives issues to closure.
• Report out regularly to the Chief Engineer organization on the status and progress of testing. This reporting will continue weekly until the validation plan is completed and signed off by the Chief Engineer.
• As testing progresses, the Validation Engineer will update the Test Timing Plan and the DVP&R document to ensure they are kept current on at least a weekly basis.
• After testing, organize the post test analysis and teardown activity along with the project team to identify any issues or concerns.
• Review reports with the Chief Engineer and file them in PDS.
• Provide instructions for disposition, re-use or recycling of the test properties
• A final review must be completed when all validation activity is complete to ensure all records are properly collected and stored.
  
  
  

Basics

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• M inimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of automotive processes such as DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Familiarity with automotive engine design, components, and testing.
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience.
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Organized, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Onsite position. Anywhere from 3-5 days per week.
• No driving of a vehicle required.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Advanced degree in with emphasis in engine development, control systems, or calibration.
• Understanding of CAN communication.
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans for engine components.
• 5 years or more in design, development and / or validation of engines.
• Experience with engine teardowns and rebuilds.
  
  
  

How You Will Be Successful

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products
  
  
  

Why Work With Us

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Software Development

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