Hardware Validation Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer
Pay rate: $54.15 /hr.
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Zip Code: 94304
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #PaloAltoJobs; #HardwareValidationEngineerjobs;

Job Description:
Most Important Responsibilities:
Collaborate with hardware/software design teams to plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
Familiar with analog, power supply design (buck converter/LDO) and low speed communication circuits (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN)
Develop test strategies and cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with hardware/software design teams to plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, and fixtures for all product testing phases.
Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
Develop test strategies and cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.
Participate in design assessments, including Bill of Design, CTS, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and CTR.
Familiar with analog, power supply design (buck converter/LDO) and low speed communication circuits (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN)
Provide data analytics from tests conducted.
Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation, templates, and tracking for BoD, BoM, CTS, DFMEA, ADV Toolbox, Drawing Templates, and Lessons Learned.
Investigate and analyze test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.
Identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing and customer quality.
Continuously improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction of Client products.

Qualifications
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
3+ years of experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing.
3+ years of related experience in electronics product design and development.
Experience with laboratory testing and equipment, including bench-level testing, thermal chambers, vibration tables, electrical testing, and EMC testing.
Ability to work cross-functionally with software, electrical, and design teams.
Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.
Proficient knowledge of automotive communication systems, including CAN, CAN-FD.
Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
LabView, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills (preferred).
Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies.
Working knowledge of requirement management tools, such as JIRA and JAMA.
Excellent collaborative communication and root cause analysis skills.
Willingness to travel as needed to meet with cross-functional teams.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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