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Design & Validation Test Engineer
Job in
Newark, Alameda County, California, 94560, USA
Listed on 2026-05-16
Listing for:
Contechs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Summary
Duration:
Contract
This role is intended to support Design Validation (DV) activities, specifically LV124 electrical stress testing, E‑Fuse inrush current characterization and environmental testing. These tests are critical to meeting Client requirements, validating ECU robustness under electrical stress, and reducing program risk ahead of key milestones. This test engineer position will support execution and documentation of DV testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities- Support execution of LV124 electrical stress tests per approved test plans and internal specifications
- Assist with E‑Fuse inrush current testing, including test setup, waveform capture, and preliminary analysis
- Configure and operate laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, current probes, and electronic loads
- Document test conditions, results, and observations to support DV/PV reporting
- Organize waveform data, plots, and test artifacts for engineering review
- Work closely with senior DV engineers to ensure coverage, schedule adherence, and safe lab operations
- Purpose of the Team:
The purpose of this team is to perform electrical and environmental testing, including operation of thermal chambers and power supplies. - Key projects:
This role supports the development and validation of electrical equipment through hands‑on testing, data collection, and in‑house reporting.
- Strong foundational experience for anyone pursuing hardware engineering
- Skills are transferable across multiple industries, including automotive
- Builds a versatile and highly applicable technical skillset
- Ideal for interns or recent graduates looking to grow quickly in a hands‑on environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Basic understanding of automotive electrical
- Years of Experience
Required:
1-2 overall years of experience in the field. - Degrees or certifications required:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required - Experience working at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier is a significant advantage
- Prior work in a dedicated test house is highly beneficial
- Scripting proficiency and the ability to automate test processes are strong pluses
- Performance Indicators:
Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines.
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