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Validation Project Lead

Buffalo Wild Wings
Auburn Hills, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026

About the role

The Qualification Testing (BEV and ICE) team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls department. The ideal candidate for this position is a strong team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Our mission is to isolate software bugs in electrified and ICE powertrains, ensuring the delivery of robust, high-quality software to the development fleet. The Validation Project Lead role is ideal for self-starters eager to develop a deep understanding of powertrain control subsystems and contribute to delivering world-class vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion system requirements testing. Critically evaluate requirements, design DVPs, and conduct testing. Determine the appropriate testing environment for each test case (e.g., HIL or vehicle). Perform issue pre-analysis to identify potential root causes and solutions. Identify critical and edge-case maneuvers to expose potential failures. Conduct testing on propulsion system architectures using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicles.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of powertrain software validation, ensuring the performance and reliability of cutting-edge vehicle technology.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or System Engineering or equivalent degree
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
  • Analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Must be self-motivated and motivate the team to success
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of ICE and Electric automotive architectures.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or System Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • Experience in Agile Methodology
  • Experience in testing using test properties such as but not limited to: HIL/Emulator/Dyno/Vehicle etc.
  • Experience with test development tools such as but not limited to: Provetech TA, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Python, and Visual Basic etc.
  • Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision etc.
  • Experience with ALM tools such as but not limited to: DOORs, PTC Integrity, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Center (RTC) etc.
  • Knowledgeable in CARB OBD and Federal Diagnostic requirements
  • Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.

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