Trim Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA • Foster City, CA

8d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a mechanical engineer to own validation of trim and closures 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 runs tests, identifies component failures, and verifies that components meet durability, environmental, and FMVSS requirements before production.

The position is on-site five days per week in Foster City, California. The stated salary range is $120,000–$130,000; the actual offer depends on factors including location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science 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 closures 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 the results.
• Lead root-cause and failure analysis, and drive corrective actions through to resolution.
• Assess manufacturing processes, materials, and environmental failure modes to identify issues early.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality to bring components to production readiness.

What This Job Offers

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