Test Engineer - Electrical Wire Harness

Summary

As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing and executing a robust and rigorous validation process from requirements development through report approval. This will include managing internal and external testing resources as well as supplier‑led validation activities which ensure durability, reliability, and safety targets are satisfied. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand root causes of failures, identify mitigation strategies, and incorporate learnings into new designs.

• Develop, manage, and execute test plans to validate mechanical, electrical, and environmental failure modes for Low Voltage Wire Harnesses.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure that requirements are clearly defined and captured within the validation plan.
• Identify appropriate test assets, data acquisition systems, and sensors to ensure high‑quality test data.
• Analyze test data to provide clear and concise reporting of test results.
• Support DFMEA activities to gain confidence that all potential failure modes are adequately covered within the validation plan.
• Analyze and resolve problems with moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Negotiate with other departments internally and suppliers externally to meet the spec requirements.
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up‑to‑date technology.
• Travel to client/test sites required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2-7 years relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of test or validation experience related on grommets, terminals, connectors, harness and LV Components (Fusebox, Battery, Battery sensor, etc) including signal integrity.
• Experience with a wide variety of lab and measurement equipment including but not limited to: DAQ, Power supply/E‑load, Oscilloscope, Accelerometers, Thermocouples, CAN, LIN and automotive ethernet.
• Experience with Project Management tools such as JIRA and Kanban methodology.
• Experience with LIN, Ethernet, A2B communications.
• Experience on Production Processes such as Crimping, Welding, Stamping, Molding.
• Familiarity with USCAR 2 and USCAR 21 Standards.

California Pay Range: $65 USD - $73 USD

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