Validation Engineer

Purpose:

This role is responsible for lab facilities, testing, scheduling, maintenance and reports for DV/PV testing on braking components such as calipers, EMB and IDB.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Collaborate with Design and Applications Engineers to understand product requirements, validation tests, and methods, ensuring HL Mando has the necessary resources to complete required testing. 
• Support testing activities by confirming due dates with Application Engineering and assisting in maintaining schedules with Technicians.
• Determine gaps between new test methods, customer requirements and HL Mando capabilities and develop appropriate countermeasures. 
• Develop test equipment, hardware, and software to establish test methods; create specifications and RFQs for new equipment; collaborate with suppliers, evaluate proposals, and recommend the best solutions. 
• Develop templates for data reduction and analysis. 
• Create procedures, scripts, and reports to document and communicate test results.
• Track and maintain equipment calibration. 
• Support root cause analysis and issue resolutions on application programs. 
• Keep up to date with industry best practices for Reliability & Validating testing for brake products.   
• Build expertise of HL Mando products and applied test methods.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field. Equivalent experience is accepted in place of a Degree, such as a minimum of 8 years in testing foundation brake systems or similar products, including validation of Electrical Control Units (ECUs).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in testing of foundation brake or similar products, including validation of Electrical Controller Unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition for brake testing equipment, including automotive network systems. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply academic knowledge to practical problems.
• Proficiency in MS Office with the ability to create macros and program in Visual Basic.
• Proficient communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
• Effective planning and organizational skills. 
• Ability to collaborate across departments to ensure on-time delivery. 
• Proactive in recommending and initiating process improvements. 

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: None. 

Working Conditions: This position typically operates in an office environment. Occasional travel may be required for training sessions, testing reviews, customer and supplier visits and colloquiums.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. Monitor/computer stands can be provided for working while standing. 
• Occasional lifting of items up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, and bending as needed to perform duties.

Remote Work: Eligible for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule based on management’s discretion.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.