Vehicle Feature Validation Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn, MI seeks a Vehicle Feature Validation Engineer to lead validation efforts for automotive features. You will perform gap analyses, develop and execute test cases, and support vehicle preparation and issue resolution, working with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires hands-on testing with vehicle tools, managing test plans in TestRail, and documenting results in Jira/Confluence. Collaboration with FSEs, D&R engineers, and program teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience validating automotive features or systems.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and software update processes.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage electrical module software for Body, Chassis, and Electrical domains.
• Collaborate with development and test teams to assess testing needs and review project requirements for testability.
• Generate gap analysis reports to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements in test coverage.
• Provide time estimates for testing-related tasks and deliverables.
• Manage detailed test plans in TestRail to ensure traceability and alignment with program milestones.
• Establish vehicle baselines and perform software updates per test requirements.
• Evaluate DVMs and develop corresponding detailed test cases.
• Create new test cases based on data analysis and system-specific requirements.
• Design and implement targeted test cases for evolving functional and non-functional needs.
• Drive successful execution of validation activities to support final product signoffs.
• Collaborate with FSEs, D&R engineers, and Program teams to complete required testing activities.
• Execute scheduled in-vehicle test runs aligned with deadlines across programs, model years, and variants.
• Document results and issues using Ford internal systems such as TestRail, Jira, and Confluence Wiki.
• Communicate task progress and status to designated leaders.
• Report test outcomes, defects, and blockers; create Jira tickets for visibility and decision-making.
• Deliver DVP&R for each release within configuration management system.
• Perform vehicle configurations and software updates to support testing.
• Remove, install, and configure vehicle components with precision.

Skills

Testing tools

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering

Related field

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Feature Validation Engineer.

Location: Dearborn Michigan.

Duration: Long Term

Client: Ford

Job Description

Each engineer will lead validation efforts by performing gap analyses, developing and executing test cases, and supporting vehicle preparation and issue resolution. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust feature validation and timely program milestones.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Track and manage electrical module software for Body, Chassis, and Electrical domains.
• Collaborate with development and test teams to assess testing needs and review project requirements for
• testability.
• Generate gap analysis reports to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements in test coverage.
• Provide time estimates for testing-related tasks and deliverables.
• Manage detailed test plans in TestRail to ensure traceability and alignment with program milestones.
• Establish vehicle baselines and perform software updates per test requirements.
• Evaluate Feature Design Verification Methods (DVMs) and develop corresponding detailed test cases.
• Create new test cases based on data analysis and system-specific requirements.
• Design and implement targeted test cases for evolving functional and non-functional needs.
• Drive successful execution of validation activities to support final product signoffs.
• Collaborate with FSEs, D&R engineers, and Program teams to complete required testing activities.
• Execute scheduled in-vehicle test runs aligned with FSO deadlines across various programs, model years,
• and variants.
• Document results and issues using Ford internal systems such as TestRail, Jira, and Confluence Wiki.
• Communicate task progress and status proactively to designated leaders.
• Report test outcomes, defects, and blockers in a timely manner; create Jira tickets to support visibility and
• decision-making.
• Deliver Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for each release within the configuration management
• system.
• Perform vehicle configurations and software updates to support testing.
• Remove, install, and configure vehicle components (trims, modules, wiring, electronics) with precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 2-3 years (Junior), 3+ Years (Intermediate), 5+ Years (Senior) of experience in automotive feature validation

or system testing.

• Proficiency in TestRail, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, diagnostics, and software update processes.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing tools and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.