Validation Engineer, Electrical

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Validation Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering to lead the evaluation of our sub-systems and full vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate will be well versed in supporting diverse validation needs (including thermal, aero, mechanical, and software), they should also be competent in the use of simulation and associated correlation activities. This role will directly complement our existing team strengths in mechanical and software validation. In this position, you will act as a catalyst for innovation. You will identify opportunities to modernize our methodologies, upgrade our testing facilities. and develop persuasive business cases justifying the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment to help us achieve our goal of becoming an industry-leading validation team.

Requirements

Knowledge of automotive high and low voltage architectures, power distribution, circuit analysis and associated troubleshooting methodologies
Experience creating, supplementing, and executing DVP&Rs inclusive of compliance of state, federal, and Canadian compliance requirements
Skilled in the setup, calibration, and use of data acquisition (DAQ) systems to collect mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical data.
Seasoned user of commercial CAE tools, methods, and uses relating to correlation, optimization, root cause techniques, and countermeasure development
Ability to make sense of, translate and transform raw data empowering and justifying actions that clarify, simplify, and improve,
History of passion seeking to improve processes, performance, and customer excitement and company competitiveness
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
3+ years of engineering experience in a transportation field
Excel in written and oral communication with the ability to distill complex technical data into inspiring design recommendations, actively fostering team morale, stakeholder buy-in, and a shared sense of optimism.
Proficiency in engineering software/tools (e.g., nCode GlyphWorks, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MATLAB, AUTOSAR, SolidWorks, and Python scripting)
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state, federal, and Canadian regulations affecting school buses
Experience with simulation tools and capabilities and interpreting output
Currently valid commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Master’s degree in an engineering field
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
Ability to influence stakeholders
Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
Flexible workspaces and work hours helping unleash the best you.
Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Own, supplement, and execute testing prescribed within each system DVP&R in collaboration with design counterparts, strictly adhering to program phase deadlines
Perform and manage development, validation, and regulatory compliance testing utilizing internal assets or external laboratories to support product development goals
Validate powertrain systems with a focus on EV battery integration, thermal management, and power distribution
Instrument mock-ups, sub-systems, and full vehicles with data acquisition equipment to collect mechanical, electrical, aerodynamic, and thermal data
Post-process raw test data to provide actionable design recommendations and root-cause solutions documenting findings within a comprehensive report
Actively participate in simulation activities, ensuring that test and analysis boundary conditions are aligned to improve correlation
Relentlessly pursuing optimization in methodologies, technologies, and workflows, and product to improve safety, quality, reliability, cost, and timing