Validation Engineer

The candidate will be responsible for the validation of production powertrain control modules, including hardware, software, and calibrations primarily in the BEV and Fuel cell arena with some legacy ICE projects. Validations include using both vehicles as well as the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environment. The Engineer will execute DVP&Rs and test procedures, conduct initial root-cause analysis activities and raise issues for failures. Engineer will interface with Validation Project Chief all DVP&R results and open issues found. Should be a self-starter capable of leading in the areas of test formulation and implementation of testing strategies and processes (i.e. traceability from requirements to results, drive issue closure, etc.). While this position is intended to be supported out of CTC some remote work is also possible.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• 5 or more years of experience in powertrain or related engineering position
• Experience with propulsion sub systems, verification or validation of powertrain control systems.
• Familiarity with requirements-based testing and test case development.
• Familiarity with embedded controls, working with OBD and federal diagnostic requirements / diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
• Working knowledge of diagnostic tools ex. CDA, CAN/LIN communication protocols and how to interface with embedded devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Engineering