Hardware Validation Engineer

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

Validation Planning & Criteria Development:
1. Develop and manage comprehensive validation plans for mechatronic systems and sub-systems ensuring all design and performance requirements are met.
2. Establish testing criteria for accurate and reliable results including sample size statistical analysis and attribute vs. variable testing.
Test Plan Development:
1. Create detailed test specifications and plans for validating automotive mechatronic systems.
2. Update validation plans to incorporate new requirements or design controls arising from DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) reviews.
Component and System Validation:
1. Perform validation testing on mechatronic components (sensors actuators controllers) and sub-systems.
2. Control and monitor vehicle mechatronic systems during tests identifying and troubleshooting potential failures.
3. Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues identified during validation testing.
Vendor Collaboration & Test Procedure Review:
1. Work closely with external testing vendors to quote source and schedule validation tests that are in accordance with program budgets and timelines.
2. Review and ensure that all test procedures vendors conduct to meet the requirements and company standards.
Data Logging & Analysis:
1. Set up data logging systems to collect relevant test data and manage test reports according to record retention policies.
2. Analyze test data to identify performance metrics deviations and potential failures providing recommendations for improvement.
Hands-on Prototyping & Testing:
1. Develop CAD models with special project team for validation-specific tools including fixtures and applicators to support testing processes.
2. Continuously improve and revise test methodologies incorporating feedback and lessons learned from prior testing.
Report Management & Continuous Improvement:
1. Catalog prepare and manage external and internal test reports ensuring accuracy and adherence to validation policies.
2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing processes tools and methodologies staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 3 years of experience in automotive testing and validation mainly focusing on mechatronics systems.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience with Mechanical & Electrical lab tools & lab equipment
Experience with test equipment control data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics tools (CAN LIN) and automation programming for testing.
Data analysis skills using MATLAB Python Diadem or other analysis tools.
Strong problem-solving skills & Experience with Electrical and mechanical Hardware troubleshooting.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Hands-on experience with test automation using Arduino Raspberry Pi and other embedded platforms.
Experience using Jira Jama Confluence
Experience with test automation and CAD design for validation tooling

Responsibilities:Validation Planning & Criteria Development:Develop and manage comprehensive validation plans for mechatronic systems and sub-systems ensuring all design and performance requirements are met.Establish testing criteria for accurate and reliable results including sample size statistica...

Responsibilities:

Validation Planning & Criteria Development:
1. Develop and manage comprehensive validation plans for mechatronic systems and sub-systems ensuring all design and performance requirements are met.
2. Establish testing criteria for accurate and reliable results including sample size statistical analysis and attribute vs. variable testing.
Test Plan Development:
1. Create detailed test specifications and plans for validating automotive mechatronic systems.
2. Update validation plans to incorporate new requirements or design controls arising from DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) reviews.
Component and System Validation:
1. Perform validation testing on mechatronic components (sensors actuators controllers) and sub-systems.
2. Control and monitor vehicle mechatronic systems during tests identifying and troubleshooting potential failures.
3. Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues identified during validation testing.
Vendor Collaboration & Test Procedure Review:
1. Work closely with external testing vendors to quote source and schedule validation tests that are in accordance with program budgets and timelines.
2. Review and ensure that all test procedures vendors conduct to meet the requirements and company standards.
Data Logging & Analysis:
1. Set up data logging systems to collect relevant test data and manage test reports according to record retention policies.
2. Analyze test data to identify performance metrics deviations and potential failures providing recommendations for improvement.
Hands-on Prototyping & Testing:
1. Develop CAD models with special project team for validation-specific tools including fixtures and applicators to support testing processes.
2. Continuously improve and revise test methodologies incorporating feedback and lessons learned from prior testing.
Report Management & Continuous Improvement:
1. Catalog prepare and manage external and internal test reports ensuring accuracy and adherence to validation policies.
2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing processes tools and methodologies staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 3 years of experience in automotive testing and validation mainly focusing on mechatronics systems.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience with Mechanical & Electrical lab tools & lab equipment
Experience with test equipment control data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics tools (CAN LIN) and automation programming for testing.
Data analysis skills using MATLAB Python Diadem or other analysis tools.
Strong problem-solving skills & Experience with Electrical and mechanical Hardware troubleshooting.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Hands-on experience with test automation using Arduino Raspberry Pi and other embedded platforms.
Experience using Jira Jama Confluence
Experience with test automation and CAD design for validation tooling