Trim Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology • Foster City, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a mechanical engineer to own validation of trim and closure systems for an autonomous vehicle. The role covers plastic trim and injection-molded components, painted and coated surfaces, and windshield and glazing assemblies. The engineer plans and conducts testing, analyzes failures, and verifies components meet durability, environmental, and FMVSS requirements before production. The position is on-site five days per week in Foster City, California.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification.
• 3–8 years of experience in automotive trim, closures, or body validation.
• Hands-on validation experience, including test planning, execution, and data-driven failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding and automotive painting and coating.
• Familiarity with windshields and glazing.
• Understanding of relevant FMVSS requirements.
• Strong grounding in manufacturing processes, materials, and environmental failure modes.
• Proficiency in CATIA.

Nice To Haves

• Component design experience in trim, closures, or glazing.
• Experience in a new-program or new-product-introduction environment.

Responsibilities

• Own validation of trim and closure systems, including plastic trim and injection-molded components, painted and coated surfaces, and windshield and glazing assemblies.
• Develop and execute validation plans, defining test methods and acceptance criteria tied to program and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and run durability, environmental, and performance testing and interpret results.
• Lead root-cause and failure analysis and drive corrective actions through resolution.
• Assess manufacturing processes, materials, and environmental failure modes to identify issues early.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to bring components to production readiness.

What This Job Offers

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