Our client, a major electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer to join their team in Detroit, MI!

This role is 100% onsite with time at supplier locations throughout Southeast Michigan (about 4 days per week in Troy and 1 day in Livonia MI)

** This begins as a 1 year contract with an opportunity to extend or convert at any time **

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Validation Engineer to develop and manage validation plans for vehicle hardware subsystems in vehicle programs. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that all systems meet performance targets through rigorous validation processes. This position requires close collaboration with external testing vendors, engineering teams, and compliance groups to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety, as well as on-site hands-on management of testing programs.

Most Important Skills/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues identified during validation testing, working with development engineers to document and address these issues.
• Plan Updates: Update validation plans to incorporate new requirements or design controls arising from DFMEA reviews.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with external testing vendors to quote, source, and schedule validation testing in alignment with program budgets and timelines.
• Experience with Jira software is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of a summer internship experience, preferably within an engineering company, with office environment experience required.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience preferred, designing and testing mechanical systems for the automotive or related industry. Experience with strength, fatigue, and cyclic durability testing is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required.
• Experience with Jira software is a plus.