Validation Engineer

Title: Specialist, Vehicle EE System Validation Engineer

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina, United States

Work Environment: On-site 5 days per week; requires regular in-person meetings, events, and occasional travel.

Core Responsibilitie

• sEnsure proper implementation and documentation in testing software, functions, diagnostics, and guided fault-finding/fault-tracing on the shop floor
• .Participate in the software qualification process throughout the product development phase
• .Drive the resolution of product problems and countermeasures through pre-series and series production to stabilize software quality
• .Analyze commissioning, functional, and OEM diagnostic errors (ECU / Control Unit) and develop immediate corrective measures, monitoring their effectiveness
• .Participate in coaching and qualification sessions for production employees, focusing on system architecture, function, and analysis
• .Support reporting, evaluations, and key performance figures, with an emphasis on database error evaluations
• .Develop and implement methods and systems to ensure software, function, and diagnostic maturity and quality using assurance processes and protocols
• .Collaborate in cross-functional teams to identify immediate and long-term measures for improving quality and efficiency across the organization
• .Document and interpret analysis results within a larger context to draw general conclusions and identify actionable process insights
• .Support defect tracking to oversee resolution and identify trends or recurring systemic issues

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Qualifications & Requiremen

• tsExperience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience with expertise in automotive manufacturing engineering, production planning, or project managemen
• t.Education: Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or a related field (equivalent relevant work experience considered in lieu of a degree
• ).Technical Skills: Strong understanding of vehicle engineering, manufacturing processes, and the ability to read/understand electrical schematic
• s.Tools & Protocols: Experience with automotive network and diagnostic tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, LIM, and ECU/Control Unit flashing/diagnostic
• s.Programming: Knowledge of advanced programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, or similar is preferre
• d.Problem Solving: Proficient in analytical and conceptual thinking; demonstrated ability in creative, strategic troubleshooting, and OEM fault tracing/finding of vehicle system
• s.Collaboration: Strong skills in organizational navigation, communication, and cross-functional relationship-building at all level
• s.Execution: Ability to work independently and in a structured manner with a high level of commitment and teamwork skill
• s.Physical Demands: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to 4 hou