Design & Validation Test Engineer

Position Title:

Design & Validation Test Engineer Duration:
Contract

Location:

Newark, California USA Role Summary

• 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.

• 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.