Validation Technician (temporary)

Marquardt Group; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and paid vacation

Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Supplier discounts on GM, FCA, and Ford

Company events and community support

Job summary

The Marquardt Group is looking for a Validation Technician to join the Testing Validation department in Cazenovia, NY. This role is an 8–12 week assignment focused on building and testing electro-mechanical switch products.

You will conduct tests, document results, and support installation and maintenance of test equipment. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and relevant experience. Join a team with competitive compensation and great benefits on your first day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a test/equipment environment, preferably in automotive.
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and visualize data.
• Basic soldering skills and ability to learn new soldering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build test fixtures and wire harnesses accurately.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests.
• Document and evaluate test results based on acceptance criteria.

Skills

Basic working knowledge with hand assembly and hand crimping tools

Ability to use soldering irons effectively

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Experience reading basic electrical schematics

Education

Associate/bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power supply

Job description

We are currently in search of a Validation Technician to join our Testing Validation department of the Marquardt Group in our location Cazenovia. This is an 8–12 week assignment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build test fixtures, test boxes and wire harnesses correctly and accurately, as defined for the testing project.
• Have basic working knowledge with hand assembly and hand crimping tools.
• Have basic ability to use soldering irons effectively.
• Basic ability to read and understand engineering specifications, drawings and documentation.
• Support in the installation, validation, maintenance and repair of test equipment and components as required. Any further tasks as required.
• Execute small projects aimed at testing / test equipment / support in process documentation and optimization with assistance of engineering team.
• Review testing requirements and specifications before test execution.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests of electro‑mechanical switch products based on testing requirements.
• Conduct tests in the lab and document test results according to schedule.
• Documentation and evaluation of test results based on predefined acceptance criteria.
• Learn the Marquardt PEP process/testing & validation process and how it applies to testing activities.
• Learn to use Marquardt database Agile PLM, CIMDB and SAP.
• Maintain lab, appearance and equipment, in a safe hazard free environment.
• Any further tasks, as defined by testing laboratory management.

Required Qualifications

• Associate/bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Min. 1 year of experience in the test / equipment environment, preferred automotive field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel).
• Some experience reading technical drawings, and engineering specs.
• Experience reading basic electrical schematics and performing measurements using DMM, oscilloscope, power supply.
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and visualize data to clearly communicate test results.
• Basic soldering skills, and ability to lean new soldering techniques.

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, FCA, 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 $52,000 and $62,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.