Validation Engineer

Job Summary

The Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting test and validation activities for Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and components. This role supports functional, durability, safety, and regulatory compliance testing while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle performance, reliability, and certification readiness.

The engineer also contributes to continuous improvement efforts, supports technical documentation standards, and assists in mentoring junior team members while maintaining high-quality validation processes.

Essential Duties

• Define, execute, and manage Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) for vehicle systems and components

• Plan and conduct functional, durability, thermal, vibration, NVH, environmental, and compliance testing

• Coordinate validation efforts to meet regulatory and internal requirements

• Develop and maintain validation documentation including test procedures and reports

• Analyze test results, identify deviations, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to support design improvements

• Manage testing activities with internal teams and external laboratories

• Maintain traceable validation records aligned with program milestones

• Support vehicle builds, instrumentation, and test readiness

• Travel for testing and engineering support as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Validation & Testing

• Strong understanding of vehicle validation methods and test cycles

• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and sensors

• Familiarity with thermal, environmental, EMC, durability, and structural testing

• Knowledge of test automation tools, especially for EV systems

Standards & Compliance

• Understanding of regulatory testing requirements and certification processes

• Familiarity with functional safety standards is a plus

Problem-Solving & Reporting

• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action skills

• Ability to develop clear technical reports and presentations

Project Coordination

• Effective communication with engineering, testing, and supplier teams

• Ability to manage multiple test programs and deadlines

Education and Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field

• Masters degree preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in validation or test engineering within automotive or EV environments

• Hands-on experience with system-level or vehicle-level testing

• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for testing and analysis

• Experience validating EV systems such as battery, eAxle, vehicle control units, and battery management systems

• Familiarity with regulatory and cross-functional development programs

Riverside, California, United States

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