Low Voltage Distribution Validation Engineer

Formel D USA • Foster City, CA

116d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Low Voltage Distribution Validation Engineer develops and executes validation activities for low-voltage (LV) components and systems, including wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, battery systems, sensors, and power distribution components. The role supports the complete validation lifecycle, from requirements definition and test planning through test execution, data analysis, failure investigation, and final reporting. The project is expected to last six months, with potential extension, and is located in Foster City, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of automotive validation, testing, or product development experience.
• Experience validating LV electrical components, including wiring harnesses, connectors and terminals, fuse boxes and power distribution systems, battery systems and sensors, and signal integrity.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and A2B communication.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion or equivalent.
• Knowledge of automotive validation standards and production processes, including USCAR standards, LV124 / LV148, ISO 8820, Open Alliance Ethernet Standards, and strip and crimp, welding, stamping, and molding processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EV systems, vehicle durability testing, or road load data acquisition (RLDA).
• Familiarity with CATIA V5, CATIA 3DX, or SolidWorks.
• EMI/EMC validation experience.
• Experience with Vector tools such as CANalyzer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of thermal management, power distribution, battery technologies, and ISO 26262 Functional Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute validation test plans for mechanical, electrical, and environmental failure modes.
• Validate LV components, including wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, grommets, fuse boxes, batteries, and battery sensors.
• Define test requirements and select appropriate test equipment, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Execute laboratory and vehicle-level testing using relevant instrumentation and communication tools.
• Analyze test data, prepare validation reports, and communicate results to engineering teams.
• Support root cause analysis, DFMEA activities, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with design engineering, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track project activities, risks, and deliverables using tools such as JIRA and Kanban methodology.

What This Job Offers

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