What are the responsibilities and job description for the Validation Engineer position at Versigent?
VALIDATION ENGINEER
Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products.
As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity.
What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.
YOUR ROLE
In this role, you will work with the customer and our engineering team to document and provide results for customer requirements.
Responsibilities
If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and see the direct impact of your work, we encourage you to apply and be part of what Versigent is building next.
Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin‑off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.
Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.versigent.com/privacy-statement
Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products.
As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity.
What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.
YOUR ROLE
In this role, you will work with the customer and our engineering team to document and provide results for customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work with customer engineering to identify wiring harness design verification and product validation requirements (design specifications/testing requirements, etc.)
- Review all test procedures and develop appropriate test plans
- Provide recommendations to customers if previously identified test plan(s) do not meet the test purpose/outcome (sample size calculations, specification updates, etc.)
- Participate in wiring harness design reviews
- Identify designs that do not meet specifications (Splices, sealed terminals, etcetera)
- Provide design recommendations for cost optimization
- Identify previously validated components to use on the harness to reduce validation cost
- Facilitate all physical harness testing, including the acquisition of actual test parts and the coordination of quoting/payment process to non-Versigent test labs (if necessary)
- Communicate all design and testing non-conformances to appropriate engineering team members
- Work with the customer engineering team and provide design change recommendations for components that do not meet the various test requirements
- Work with the customer validation engineer to create documentation (if required) and identify a containment until a validated solution is in place
- Engage with Versigent labs (or outside labs if the testing is done there) to identify the root cause of test failures
- Provide periodic status updates to customer and Versigent management on testing and design review
- Obtain all documentation, data and reports from the required design reviews and test events; prepare and formally present this information to the customer engineering team for final approval/signoff
- Coordinate with the Application engineering team and the Quality/PPAP team to complete proper paperwork and prepare package to send to customer for final approval – thereby allowing shipment of harnesses to the Vehicle Assemble Plant
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in a validation or test role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
- Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future
- Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
- Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
- Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.
- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Fertility Coverage
If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and see the direct impact of your work, we encourage you to apply and be part of what Versigent is building next.
Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin‑off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.
Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.versigent.com/privacy-statement
Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.