Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer

At Molex, a global leader in connectivity solutions, we’re seeking a Validation Engineer to create and execute detailed test plans (DVP&R) that meet automotive industry standards. You’ll coordinate with global labs to ensure smooth test execution, lead test teams, troubleshoot issues, and provide clear feedback to design engineers.

This role demands strong leadership and project management skills, including guiding and mentoring test lab personnel, organizing and tracking milestones, and delivering results on time. You will communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams—design engineers, customers, and suppliers—to provide clear and timely status updates and technical summaries.

An analytical mindset is essential to review test results, identify anomalies, and drive process or design improvements. You will also apply problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot testing challenges and implement corrective actions. Through your expertise and continuous improvement efforts, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, high‑quality products that set industry benchmarks.

If you’re ready to make an impact and advance automotive innovation, join us at Molex.

• Develop and maintain detailed reliability and validation test plans (DVP&R) based on customer and automotive industry specifications and requirements
• Coordinate with Molex’s global validation laboratories to ensure smooth test execution, including scheduling, setup, documentation, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Lead and guide test lab personnel on testing strategies, planning, and best practices; identify and implement corrective actions to improve test quality and efficiency
• Manage project timelines and communicate status updates thoroughly and promptly
• Execute test procedures and support measurement systems analysis
• Review new and revised specifications, assess potential challenges, and develop implementation plans to ensure effective validation testing
• Analyze, summarize, and communicate test results to design engineers; highlight abnormalities or inconsistencies and recommend improvements to testing methods and sample preparation
• Provide technical support to internal teams, customers, and suppliers while ensuring compliance with Molex’s quality and safety management systems including TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S standards
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Experience in validation, reliability testing, or quality engineering
• Proven experience developing and executing detailed validation test plans (DVP&R) based on customer and industry specifications.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R)
• Hands‑on experience coordinating and executing validation testing in laboratory settings, including test setup, scheduling, documentation, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Familiarity with measurement systems analysis (MSA) and statistical process control (SPC)
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma methodologies, ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) regulations
• Ability to interpret and assess new or revised technical specifications and develop effective validation test strategies

• Understanding of automotive industry standards and specifications (e.g., AEC‑Q, ISO 26262)
• Experience using Polarion, Microsoft Project, or similar Test Plan development & management tools
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
• Additional certifications related to quality management (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer)

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000-$105,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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