Hardware Validation Engineer

Premier Staffing Solution • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Serve as the primary validation partner for HW/SW design teams, providing centralized testing services that span the entire product lifecycle. Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and environmental strategies (DVP&R) that integrate Silicon Validation data into ECU-level functional testing. Collaborate with design teams to architect and build specialized test scripts and hardware fixtures (HIL/Bench) to support diverse validation activities. Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, and Bill of Design (BoD) assessments to identify and mitigate risks to project timing and customer quality. Plan and execute Durability, Electrical, and Functional validation for component-level ECUs. Validate Silicon-level performance (SoCs, Microcontrollers) within the ECU environment, focusing on power integrity, thermal boundaries, and signal analysis. Lead deep-dive root cause investigations for test failures, utilizing data reproduction and fault simulation to solve complex hardware/firmware bugs. Provide advanced data analytics from conducted tests to drive design improvements and ensure compliance with Component Technical Specifications (CTS). Maintain and enhance technical templates, "ADV Toolboxes," and Drawing Templates to ensure a unified validation approach across the engineering org. Establish and manage end-to-end traceability between requirements and test results using JAMA, JIRA, and version control systems. Manage "Lessons Learned" repositories to refine the Bill of Materials (BoM) and improve product performance and safety based on real-world test data.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in automotive or consumer electronics, with a strong focus on the design and development of electronics.
• Strong background in Silicon-level validation and ECU component testing.
• Proficient in automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Flexray.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.
• Hands-on experience with bench-level testing [oscilloscopes, power supply, digital multimeter] & thermal chambers.
• Proficiency in JIRA and JAMA for requirement management.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• A collaborative communicator capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced "Engineering Ops" service model.
• Plan and execute Durability, Electrical, and Functional validation for component-level ECUs.
• Validate Silicon-level performance (SoCs, Microcontrollers) within the ECU environment, focusing on power integrity, thermal boundaries, and signal analysis.

Nice To Haves

• LabView, Test Stand, and CAPL programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary validation partner for HW/SW design teams, providing centralized testing services that span the entire product lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and environmental strategies (DVP&R) that integrate Silicon Validation data into ECU-level functional testing.
• Collaborate with design teams to architect and build specialized test scripts and hardware fixtures (HIL/Bench) to support diverse validation activities.
• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, and Bill of Design (BoD) assessments to identify and mitigate risks to project timing and customer quality.
• Plan and execute Durability, Electrical, and Functional validation for component-level ECUs.
• Validate Silicon-level performance (SoCs, Microcontrollers) within the ECU environment, focusing on power integrity, thermal boundaries, and signal analysis.
• Lead deep-dive root cause investigations for test failures, utilizing data reproduction and fault simulation to solve complex hardware/firmware bugs.
• Provide advanced data analytics from conducted tests to drive design improvements and ensure compliance with Component Technical Specifications (CTS).
• Maintain and enhance technical templates, "ADV Toolboxes," and Drawing Templates to ensure a unified validation approach across the engineering org.
• Establish and manage end-to-end traceability between requirements and test results using JAMA, JIRA, and version control systems.
• Manage "Lessons Learned" repositories to refine the Bill of Materials (BoM) and improve product performance and safety based on real-world test data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior