Environmental Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Troy, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS Engineering Degree e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronic, Mechanic.
Min 3 years test engineering experience
Proficient in National Instruments (LabVIEW and TestStand is Mandatory)
Proficient in programing languages (Java, Python)
Computer literate in MS Office suite (ECDL)
Programming in National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand software - Certified LabVIEW
Developing instrumentation interfacing over PXI, PCI, USB, RS232 & GPIB
Broad experience in hardware and peripherals
Ability to read, analyse and interpret complex documents /schematics.
Knowledge of automotive electronics systems
Validation experience with knowledge of test & validation methods
Knowledge of accelerated life testing
SW applications, Embedded C, C++, Java

Nice To Haves

Good team player-able-ness to work within a multinational team environment
Methodical, professional, self motivated and level of self awareness
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to be able to react/respond quickly to issues and be able to ‘think on your feet’
Transparency

Responsibilities

Communicate and manage the test service request process, review and analysis.
Analyze customer specifications 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...) and the associated budget.
Write the detailed validation plan and test specification including both customer validation and Client requirements.
Schedule the validation plan and manage the test with the support of laboratory resources.
Be the main relationship with the customer and project team for environmental validations (methods and results) wherever the tests are located.
Work in parallel with the project team to 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.
Participate in General DR’s for software, hardware & product design reviews, problem resolution, FMEA analysis.
Manage the planning inside the laboratory and allocate resources (technicians, tools, benches,...).
Obtain the specific tools needed for the validation (need specification and follow-up).
Manage the cost of the validation activities.
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).
Govern the Test setup and verification of test platforms supported by lab operations technical support.
Govern the Test setup of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW and TestStand) supported by both M&T and lab operations technical support.
Govern 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.
Report validation status to the project team and management on a regular basis (QRQC, 5mm...).
Generate test reports, peer-review data and follow up on approval.
Create daily and weekly activity reports on project and non-project related activities using dashboards.
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.
Contribute to the improvements of the laboratory’s tools such as: instruction sheet, development and validation of test environment processes automation.
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.