Validation & Verification Engineer

Socket.dev; Lathrup Village (MI); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton’s IS VEH VGGP division is seeking an entry‑level Validation & Verification Engineer in Michigan. The role involves planning and executing testing for transmission systems in commercial vehicles and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, high‑quality designs.

The position is hybrid with on-site work Tue–Thu at the Southfield, MI facility. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $84,000, based on skills and experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1–2 years of relevant engineering experience (Co‑op and internships acceptable) in product design, product testing or manufacturing.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration sponsorship or support for CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans.
• No relocation benefit; only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Southfield, MI will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation and verification testing at the unit, subsystem, and vehicle levels to fully validate requirements.
• Analyze vehicle test data to investigate, identify, and resolve issues and performance concerns.
• Perform/support vehicle modeling and simulation activities to predict performance and impact due to hardware variability.
• Develop test methods and perform testing of vehicle power transmission systems.
• Utilize problem‑solving skills to improve the performance and reliability of vehicle transmission systems.
• Utilize the FMEA process to enhance design robustness.
• Define and improve systems engineering standards and processes; contribute to industry papers and conferences.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape/CANalyzer/CANoe

Python/C scripting

English communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Bachelor’s in mechanical or electrical engineering (embedded systems)

Tools

CANape

CANalyzer

CANoe

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGGP division is currently seeking an entry‑level Validation & Verification Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $ 84,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you’ll do:

Job summary

This entry‑level Validation & Verification Engineer supports the development of advanced transmission systems for commercial vehicles by planning and executing testing activities at the component, subsystem, and vehicle levels. This role is responsible for validating system requirements, analyzing test results, supporting simulation activities, and contributing to the development of reliable, safe, and high‑quality transmission systems for commercial vehicles. The engineer works closely with cross‑functional teams to identify issues, improve system performance, and support product development throughout the engineering lifecycle.

*This Hybrid role must work on-site Tues- Thur at our Southfield, MI facility . Relocation is not available for this role.

Job responsibilities

• Perform validation and verification testing at the unit, subsystem, and vehicle levels to fully validate requirements. Analyze vehicle test data to investigate, identify, and resolve issues and performance concerns.
• Perform/support vehicle modeling and simulation activities to predict performance and impact due to hardware variability.
• Develop test methods and perform testing of vehicle power transmission systems.
• Utilize problem‑solving skills to improve the performance and reliability of vehicle transmission systems.
• Utilize the FMEA process to enhance design robustness.
• Help define requirements, contribute to the definition of hardware designs, generate system solutions and models, define test plans, and perform validation testing to confirm that system and functional requirements are met.
• Contribute to system‑level definitions and algorithm requirements to meet product performance and reliability objectives.
• Define and improve systems engineering standards and processes, contribute to industry technical papers and conferences.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1-2 years of relevant Engineering Experience (Co-op and internships acceptable) in relevant engineering field supporting product design, product testing or manufacturing.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Southfield, MI will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical ( embedded systems) engineering.
• Python, C/C++ Script writing for Test procedures .
• Prior experience working in an automotive setting is preferred.
• Previous experience building prototype samples, supporting development and validation testing, and analyzing/processing test data.
• Data acquisition & Controls experience
• Calibration experience.

Skills

• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong English communication skills – both verbal and written
• Awareness of international cultures.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others.
• Leverage/ learn expertise from Engineers and peers to continuously improve design/ test standards.

Technical knowledge

• MATLAB and Simulink experience.
• Vector tools experience (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe).

Position criteria

• Basic understanding of vehicle drivetrain/powertrain systems.
• Basic understanding of vehicle communication network.
• Understanding functional safety, cybersecurity, and automotive software development processes.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills in mechanical and electrical systems.

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