Test & Validation Engineer
About The Position
Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency that supports customers from prototype to production in various vertical markets including medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT, and consumer devices. They foster a maker culture with pillars of passion, excitement, and kindness, encouraging autonomy and initiative. With a community of over 250 "Kickers" across France, China, and the United States, Kickmaker is expanding its team in Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco. This role is for a skilled Test & Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in vehicle network testing, ECU validation, and automated test bench development, working on projects involving electric and conventional vehicles to ensure system performance and reliability.
Requirements
- Proven experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) in automotive environments.
- Proficient with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.
- Strong understanding of vehicle networks and embedded systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IPEmotion for vehicle testing.
- Familiarity with ECU validation and vehicle system integration.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain vehicle and bench testing procedures for ECUs and embedded systems.
- Use Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) to simulate, monitor, and validate vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
- Perform data acquisition and analysis using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and vehicle integration) to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
- Utilize IPEmotion (preferred).
- Prepare technical reports documenting test results, issues, and recommendations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for test procedures, automation, and instrumentation setups.
Benefits
- Health and welfare coverage
- Paid time off
- 5 sick days
- Global profit-share scheme
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible working schedules
- Option to work remotely for part of the week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
