Validation Engineer (temporary)

Marquardt U.S.; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Supplier discounts

Company events

Job summary

Marquardt U.S. is seeking a temporary Validation Engineer in Cazenovia, NY to join their Research and Development department. The role involves participation in product reviews, preparing test specifications, and scheduling testing activities.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, and preferably 2+ years of automotive experience. The position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits including medical and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive field is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reading technical drawings and engineering specs.
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and visualize data.

Responsibilities

• Participation in product reviews.
• Review testing requirements and recommend improvements.
• Preparation of test specifications.
• Planning and scheduling testing activities.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Mechanical Engineering

Project Planning

Microsoft Office

Technical Drawings

Electrical Schematics

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power Supply

Job description

Validation Engineer (temporary)

We are currently in search of a Validation Engineer (temporary) to join our Research and Development department of the Marquardt Group in our location Cazenovia (USA).

Validation Engineer Essential Responsibilities

• Participation in product reviews.
• Review testing requirements and define testing methods through analysis and interpretation of customer and internal specifications and recommend improvements.
• Definition of testing scope and contents.
• Preparation and documentation of test specification, based on qualification test plan.
• Planning and scheduling of testing activities in the lab for assigned projects (deadlines, resources, costs calculation).
• Define, schedule and ensure preparing electrical test fixtures, test boxes, cable harnesses, software, etc. for use in testing activities.
• Schedule and conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests of electro‑mechanical switch products based on test requirements.
• Documentation, analysis and evaluation of test results based on predefined acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of all test results and report test results to the development team and customer.
• Coordinate tests at external labs or other Marquardt test lab subsidiaries.
• Support in the installation, validation, maintenance and repair of test equipment and components as required.
• Develop work instructions for testing procedures and methods, test equipment, process optimization, etc.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and internal customers to share information and overcome obstacles.
• Follow and keep the 5-S culture in the lab.
• Maintain the lab and equipment in a safe hazard free environment.
• Any further tasks, as defined by testing laboratory management.

Validation Engineer Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive field is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reading technical drawings, and engineering specs.
• Experience with project planning a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Experience reading basic electrical schematics and performing measurements using DMM, oscilloscope, and power supply.
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and visualize data to clearly communicate test results.

Travel

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally stand and walk.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to use close vision, color vision, and depth perception for extended periods.

Core Values We Admire

• Integrity – You believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility – You enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain positive and agile when plans change and evolve.
• Partnership – You are an excellent team player who is able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation – You think outside of the box and share your ideas with the team to support new and game-changing technology.
• Pursuit of Excellence – You strive to be the best, in and out of Marquardt.

The Perks Of Working At Marquardt

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance that start on your first day, as well as disability and 401k with matching.
• Support and resources to continue your learning and development, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Supplier discounts on GM, Stellantis, and Ford.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Company events such as picnics and holiday gatherings and supporting the community as a team.

The base pay range for this role is between $65,000 and $85,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

This position is temporary through the end of 2026. There might be a possibility to relocate to our Rochester Hills, MI location in 2027.