Technical Specialist - Validation Engineer

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Job Number: 63040 
Group: Magna Electronics  
Division: Magna Electronics Southfield Ops 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: SOUTHFIELD 
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About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

 

Forward. For all.

 

Group Summary

Magna Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.

About the Role

The Senior Validation engineer is responsible for the development and test execution of product environmental and EMC test plans for all assigned projects. Additional responsibilities may include design and development of test systems used to execute the environmental and EMC tests.

Your Responsibilities

• Review and analyze product requirements to design and develop testing artifacts and provide input to product development teams on missing/deficient requirements.
• Develop DV /PV plan and in compliance with Magna processes and customer test standards.
• Manage all testing and interfaces with external laboratories to ensure all tests and their results are executed & reported properly.
• Enter defects into the defect tracking tool and support defect analysis and debug activities with cross functional team.
• Perform data analysis on test results and present to the development teams/ customer as required
• Develop and release all relevant validation engineering deliverables in compliance with Global Product Engineering Process (GPEP) and customer expectation
• Support new project quotation development activities as required.
• Design, develop, and deploy validation testers, load boxes etc. to perform environmental and/or EMC testing for various products.
• Support the design and development of test infrastructure hardware and software including load boards, load mounting, fixtures, plumbing, manual/electronic flow control, temperature, flow rate, viscosity, etc. Sensors and actuators in partnership with electrical, mechanical software and EMC engineering teams.
• Interface with cross functional engineering & manufacturing teams to ensure test requirements are specified and implemented correctly.
• Participate in process action teams as part of the global product engineering development process improvement activity.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts, researches, recommends and initiates implementation of enhancements to products, processes and programs.
• Generate and maintain all necessary validation engineering documentation and data to ensure traceability and compliance to company procedures (e.g. Process-work instructions) and applicable standards (e.g. ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC TR 15504)
• Perform work assignments as a highly competent engineer, requiring independent design of validation test equipment and validation testing of products.
• Work assignments primarily involve intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field.
• Mentors and coaches junior team members as well as peers in field of expertise.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries and illness as soon as possible following event.
• Complies with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS)

Your preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge in planned and structured approach
• Working knowledge of problem solving techniques
• Key Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) – as applicable
• Matlab/Simulink, dSpace, Labview, model based development tools.
• CAN, LIN and other automotive