Hardware Validation Engineer Job at Belcan in Hughson

Overview

Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer
Job Duration: 12 Months
Location: Hughson, CA, 95326

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.
• Test Plan Development: 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.
• Vendor Collaboration & Test Procedure Review: 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 to meet the requirements and company standards.
• Data Logging & Analysis: 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 special project team 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.
• Report Management & Continuous Improvement: 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

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.