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Overview
Sr. Manager @ Chiparama | Recruitment & Delivery Specialist | Formerly with ACL Digital, DISYS, Mindlance | 10+ Years of Experience | Best Performer…
Job Description:
Top 3 must-haves:
- Lead the full validation process—create DVPs, update with DFMEA inputs, run tests, and drive improvements.
- Be hands-on with tools—set up DAQs (Data Acquisitions), run diagnostics, and build basic automation setups.
- Good communication to work closely with system engineers and test vendors to get tests done right, on time, and within budget.
Top 3 nice-to-haves:
- Experience with CAN Tools and Diagnostics - CANAlyzer, CANOe etc.
- Basic scripting or programming skills - Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW scripts for data parsing, test automation
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical systems - comfortable working around fixtures, prototype hardware, and performing mechanical adjustments or troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
- Validation Planning & Criteria Development: Develop and manage comprehensive validation plans for mechatronic systems and sub-systems, ensuring all design and performance requirements are met.
- Establish testing criteria for accurate and reliable results, including sample size, statistical analysis, and attribute vs. variable testing.
- Create detailed test specifications and plans for validating automotive mechatronic systems.
- Update validation plans to incorporate new requirements or design controls arising from DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) reviews.
- Component and System Validation: Perform validation testing on mechatronic components (sensors, actuators, controllers) and sub-systems.
- Control and monitor vehicle mechatronic systems during tests, identifying and troubleshooting potential failures.
- Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues identified during validation testing.
- Work closely with external testing vendors to quote, source, and schedule validation tests that are in accordance with program budgets and timelines.
- Review and ensure that all test procedures vendors conduct meet requirements and company standards.
- Set up data logging systems to collect relevant test data and manage test reports according to record retention policies.
- Analyze test data to identify performance metrics, deviations, and potential failures, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Hands-on Prototyping & Testing: Develop CAD models with project teams for validation-specific tools, including fixtures and applicators, to support testing processes.
- Continuously improve and revise test methodologies, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from prior testing.
- Catalog, prepare, and manage external and internal test reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to validation policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing processes, tools, and methodologies, staying current with industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in automotive testing and validation, mainly focusing on mechatronics systems.
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with mechanical & electrical lab tools & lab equipment
- Experience with test equipment, control, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
- Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics tools (CAN, LIN) and automation programming for testing
- Data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, Diadem or other analysis tools
- Strong problem-solving skills & experience with electrical and mechanical hardware troubleshooting
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Hands-on experience with test automation using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other embedded platforms
- Experience using Jira, Jama, Confluence
- Experience with test automation and CAD design for validation tooling
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Engineering
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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