INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Validation Engineer

This position is posted on a continuous basis and does not have a fixed application close date. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make: The Validation Engineer is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international, or industry-specific performance and durability standards or U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. What You’ll Do: • Execute validation tests using NI test stand, LabVIEW, ETAS INCA, or other test monitoring programs. • Work on Control Modules or ADAS systems. • Create, interpret, and lead DVPR activities. • Apply problem-solving methods such as Fishbone, Shanin Red X, and FMEA. • Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and schematics What You Bring: • B.E. degree in Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive supplier or OEM environment. • Knowledge of electronic components such as microcontrollers, capacitors, and inductors. • Knowledge of electronic communications including Ethernet, CAN, and LIN. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python. • Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (ECDL). • Validation experience with knowledge of test and validation methods. • Knowledge of accelerated life testing Physical Considerations: • Must be able to work in a variety of client locations, environments, and conditions. This may include climbing stairs, walking long distances, walking on rough and uneven terrain, walking through client work facilities, working in heat/cold conditions, indoors and outdoors. • Must be able to accommodate working various shifts as client activities are scheduled. • Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion. • Extended periods of computer-based work • Extended periods of standing Originally posted on Himalayas