Independent Contractor - Validation Engineer

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.

• Execute validation tests using NI test stand, LabVIEW, ETAS INCA, or other test monitoring programs.
• Work on Control Modules or ADAS systems.
• Create, interpret, and lead DVPR activities.
• Apply problem‑solving methods such as Fishbone, Shanin Red X, and FMEA.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and schematics.

• 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.

• 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.