INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Validation Engineer

This position is posted on a continuous basis and does not have a fixed application close date. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

The Validation Engineer is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international, or industry-specific performance and durability standards or U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

What You’ll Do:

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Execute validation tests using NI test stand, LabVIEW, ETAS INCA, or other test monitoring programs.

- Work on Control Modules or ADAS systems.

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Create, interpret, and lead DVPR activities.

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Apply problem-solving methods such as Fishbone, Shanin Red X, and FMEA.

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Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and schematics

What You Bring:

- B.E. degree in Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive supplier or OEM environment.

- Knowledge of electronic components such as microcontrollers, capacitors, and inductors.

- Knowledge of electronic communications including Ethernet, CAN, and LIN.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python.

- Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (ECDL).

- Validation experience with knowledge of test and validation methods.

- Knowledge of accelerated life testing

Physical Considerations:

- Must be able to work in a variety of client locations, environments, and conditions. This may include climbing stairs, walking long distances, walking on rough and uneven terrain, walking through client work facilities, working in heat/cold conditions, indoors and outdoors.

- Must be able to accommodate working various shifts as client activities are scheduled.

- Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.

- Extended periods of computer-based work

- Extended periods of standing

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