BS in Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, Mechatronics, etc.)
Minimum 3 years of test engineering experience
Proficient in LabVIEW/TestStand and certification in LabVIEW
Experience in programming (Java, Python)
Familiarity with automotive electronics and validation methods
Responsibilities
Review customer specifications and define validation plans
Write and manage detailed validation plans and test specifications
Lead the validation process and manage customer relationships
Oversee laboratory resources and allocation for testing
Report and manage validation status and test execution governance
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in automotive vision systems
Collaboration in a multinational team environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Access to innovative tools and resources for project execution
Contributions to process automation and laboratory efficiency improvements
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Environmental Validation Engineer
Our mission is to be the World Leader for Vision Systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative cameras systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology.
The Test & Validation engineer will be responsible for Product Validation activities from RFQ phase to final customer acceptance.
Main Activities:
Communication / Network
Test service request process, review and analysis.
Analyse customer specification with the product Project Team Member and quality PTM, challenge the tests requested and define the final validation plan to build the final offer.
Define the need of specific tools or bench (characterization, reliability...)
Define also the associated budget.
Planning
Write the detailed validation plan and test specification including both customer validation and also Client requirements (to achieve quality targets)
Schedule the validation plan and manage the test with the support of laboratory resources (technicians...)
Responsible for the main relationship with the customer and project team for environmental validations (methods and results) wherever the tests are located (Troy, Shenzen, Bietigheim, Prague, external lab...)
Work in parallel with the project team; contribute to correct the design in order to meet product performance.
Manage the configuration and logistics of tested parts
Lead validation FMEA generation for assigned project
General DR's for software, hardware & product design reviews, problem resolution, FMEA analysis.
Manage
Manage the planning inside the laboratory and allocate resources (technicians, tools, benches,...)
Responsible to obtain the specific tools needed for the validation (need specification and follow-up) whenever they are done inside Client or external to Client
Manage the cost of the validation activities
Test Execution
Familiarize with working system using bench equipment to enable view on delivered product and to understand customer problems
Carry out all work to comply with Quality Management System and Validation Engineering Processes e.g. ASPICE, ISOTS16949
Work with Methods & Tools (M&T) team to develop test environment solutions to enable Design & Process Validation (DV/PV)
Governance of Test setup and verification of test platforms supported by lab operations technical support
Governance of Test setup of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW and TestStand) supported by both M&T and lab operations technical support
Governance of test execution as per the specification using lab equipment (using thermal chambers, IPx) supported by lab operations technical support
Encourage a Safety focus dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.
Reporting
Report validation status to the project team and management on a regular basis (QRQC, 5mm...)
Generation of test reports, peer-reviews of data and follow up on approval
Create daily and weekly activity report on project and non project related activities using dashboards made available
Perform problem management role interfacing with customer, allocation of Device Under Test (DUT) failures to appropriate functions and leading weekly review
Participate in lessons learned across the various projects
Efficiency
Contribute to the improvements of the laboratory's tools such as : instruction sheet, development and validation of test environment processes automation
Test Efficiency:
Minimize test cycle times
Provide work instructions to test houses to enable efficient transfer of test equipment
Support Project team with analysis of failure modes
Implement a robust and efficient automated test benches
