TEC Group
Hardware Validation Engineer
TEC Group - Irvine
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Overview
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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