Embedded Environmental Validation Engineer -253811

Our mission is to be the World Leader for Vision Systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative cameras systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology. The Test & Validation engineer will be responsible for Product Validation activities from RFQ phase to final customer acceptance.

Main Activites

Communication / Network

• Test service request process, review and analysis.
• Analyse customer specification with the product P roject T eam M ember and quality PTM, challenge the tests requested and define the final validation plan to build the final offer.
• Define the need of specific tools or bench (characterization, reliability...)
• Define also the associated budget.

• Write the detailed validation plan and test specification including both customer validation and also Valeo requirements (to achieve quality targets)
• Schedule the validation plan and manage the test with the support of laboratory resources (technicians...)
• Responsible for the main relationship with the customer and project team for environmental validations (methods and results) wherever the tests are located (Troy, Shenzen, Bietigheim, Prague, external lab...)
• Work in parallel with the project team; contribute to correct the design in order to meet product performance.
• Manage the configuration and logistics of tested parts
• Lead validation FMEA generation for assigned project
• General DR's for software, hardware & product design reviews, problem resolution, FMEA analysis.

• Manage the planning inside the laboratory and allocate resources (technicians, tools, benches,...)
• Responsible to obtain the specific tools needed for the validation (need specification and follow-up) whenever they are done inside Valeo or external to Valeo
• Manage the cost of the validation activities

• Familiarize with working system using bench equipment to enable view on delivered product and to understand customer problems
• Carry out all work to comply with Quality Management System and Validation Engineering Processes e.g. ASPICE, ISOTS16949
• Work with Methods & Tools (M&T) team to develop test environment solutions to enable Design & Process Validation (DV/PV)
• Governance of Test setup and verification of test platforms supported by lab operations technical support
• Governance of Test setup of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW / TestStand) supported by both M&T and lab operations technical support
• Governance of test execution as per the specification using lab equipment (using thermal chambers, IPx) supported by lab operations technical support
• Encourage a Safety focus dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.

• Report validation status to the project team and management on a regular basis (QRQC, 5mm...)
• Generation of test reports, peer-reviews of data and follow up on approval
• Create daily and weekly activity report on project and non project related activities using dashboards made available
• Perform problem management role interfacing with customer, allocation of Device Under Test (DUT) failures to appropriate functions and leading weekly review
• Participate in lessons learned across the various projects

• Contribute to the improvements of the laboratory's tools such as : instruction sheet, development and validation of test environment processes automation
• Test Efficiency:
• Minimize test cycle times
• Provide work instructions to test houses to enable efficient transfer of test equipment
• Support Project team with analysis of failure modes
• Implement a robust and efficient automated test benches

Education/Training

BS Engineering Degree e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronic, Mechanic.

Min 3 years test engineering experience

Proficient in National Instruments (LabVIEW/or TestStand)

Proficient in programing languages (Java, Python)

Computer literate in MS Office suite (ECDL)

Professional Experience

Programming in National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand software - Certified LabVIEW

Developing instrumentation interfacing over PXI, PCI, USB, RS232 & GPIB

Broad experience in hardware and peripherals

Ability to read, analyse and interpret complex documents /schematics.

Knowledge of automotive electronics systems

Validation experience with knowledge of test & validation methods

Knowledge of accelerated life testing

SW applications, Embedded C, C , Java

Other Specifications

Good team player able-ness to work within a multinational team environment

Methodical, professional, self motivated and level of self awareness

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to be able to react/respond quickly to issues and be able to 'think on your feet'

Transparency

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $38