Hardware Validation Engineer

Failure Analysis: Lead deep-dive root cause investigations for test failures, utilizing data reproduction and fault simulation to solve complex hardware/firmware bugs. Data Analytics: Provide advanced data analytics from conducted tests to drive design improvements and ensure compliance with Component Technical Specifications (CTS).

Our Client, an EV Manufacturing company, is looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer for their Palo Alto, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• High-Fidelity Testing: Plan and execute Durability, Electrical, and Functional validation for component-level ECUs.
• Silicon Characterization: Validate Silicon-level performance (SoCs, Microcontrollers) within the ECU environment, focusing on power integrity, thermal boundaries, and signal analysis.
• Failure Analysis: Lead deep-dive root cause investigations for test failures, utilizing data reproduction and fault simulation to solve complex hardware/firmware bugs.
• Data Analytics: Provide advanced data analytics from conducted tests to drive design improvements and ensure compliance with Component Technical Specifications (CTS).
• Operational Excellence Standardization: Maintain and enhance technical templates, "ADV Toolboxes," and Drawing Templates to ensure a unified validation approach across the engineering org.
• Traceability: Establish and manage end-to-end traceability between requirements and test results using JAMA, JIRA, and version control systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Manage "Lessons Learned" repositories to refine the Bill of Materials (BoM) and improve product performance and safety based on real-world test data.

 
Requirements:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience:
• 6+ years of experience in automotive or consumer electronics, with a strong focus on the design and development of electronics.
• Domain Expertise:
• Strong background in Silicon-level validation and ECU component testing; Proficient in automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Flexray.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.
• Lab Skills:
• Hands-on experience with bench-level testing [oscilloscopes, power supply, digital multimeter] & thermal chambers.
• Software & Tooling: Proficiency in JIRA and JAMA for requirement management.
• LabView, Test Stand, and CAPL programming skills (highly preferred).
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Soft Skills:
• A collaborative communicator capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced "Engineering Ops" service model.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities