Principal Hardware Engineer, Validation

<p><em>We are <strong>CARIAD</strong>, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.</em></p> <p><em>​</em><strong><u>Role Summary:</u></strong></p> <p>The Principal Hardware Engineer, Validation will be critical in ensuring the quality and integrity of our hardware platform designs. This role will lead design verification efforts, overseeing testing and validation processes to ensure compliance with specifications, requirements, and industry standards. The Principal Hardware Engineer, Validation will identify and resolve design flaws, optimize performance, conduct enhanced stress screening (ESS), and improve product reliability. Familiarity with automotive and environmental testing standards is essential.</p> <p><strong><u>Role Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Testing, Validation, and Compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure comprehensive test coverage that aligns with project objectives.</li> <li>Develop and implement test procedures, methodologies, and automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and comply with industry standards.</li> <li>Ensure adherence to automotive standards such as ISO 16750 and IATF 16949, and environmental standards like MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, and ISO 7637.</li> <li>Lead Enhanced Stress Screening (ESS), HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and other reliability testing to identify potential early-life failures.</li> <li>Analyze test results, lead root cause investigations, identify anomalies, and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.</li> <li>Define comprehensive test strategies tailored to project objectives, considering performance, reliability, environmental factors (vibration, temperature, humidity), safety, and compliance.</li> <li>Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Prepare detailed test reports and documentation, ensuring traceability and alignment with project objectives. Work with a requirement management system to track and validate test c