Environmental Validation Engineer

EXPLEO GROUP USA is looking for an Environmental Validation Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

• →Review and analyze test service requests and customer specifications in collaboration with Product Project Team Members and Quality PTMs, challenging requirements and defining the final validation strategy.
• →Develop detailed validation plans and test specifications that satisfy customer requirements while ensuring compliance with internal quality objectives.
• →Define requirements for specialized test equipment, characterization benches, reliability test setups, and associated validation budgets.
• →Schedule and coordinate validation activities while managing laboratory resources, including technicians, test equipment, tools, and facilities.
• →Serve as the primary point of contact between customers, project teams, and global validation laboratories for all environmental validation activities.
• →Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to identify design improvements and ensure product performance and reliability targets are achieved.
• →Manage tested part configurations, logistics, and traceability throughout validation activities.
• →Lead Validation FMEA activities and contribute to software, hardware, and product design reviews.
• →Participate in technical problem-solving activities, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• →Oversee laboratory planning, test resource allocation, and validation cost management.
• →Support and govern test setup, verification, and execution using environmental validation equipment including thermal chambers, ingress protection (IP) test systems, and associated laboratory tools.
• →Collaborate with Methods & Tools teams to develop and improve validation processes, automated testing solutions, and test environments supporting Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV).
• →Oversee test script development activities utilizing National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand platforms.
• →Ensure all validation activities comply with automotive quality standards and engineering processes, including ASPICE and IATF/ISO requirements.
• →Generate detailed test reports, conduct peer reviews, monitor validation progress, and communicate status updates to project stakeholders.
• →Lead problem management activities by coordinating customer communications, failure investigations, defect tracking, and cross-functional review meetings.
• →Drive laboratory efficiency improvements by reducing test cycle times, enhancing automation, and improving validation methodologies.
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to lessons learned activities across multiple projects.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Test Engineering, Validation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing and executing validation plans within automotive, electronics, or related industries.
• Proficiency with National Instruments LabVIEW and/or TestStand. LabVIEW certification is highly preferred.
• Programming experience using Python, Java, C, C++, or related languages.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and hardware interfaces including PXI, PCI, USB, RS232, and GPIB.
• Understanding of automotive electronic systems and test & validation methodologies.
• Experience with environmental validation and accelerated life testing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documentation, engineering drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, IATF 16949, ISO standards, and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, failure analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment.

• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or equivalent National Instruments certification.
• Experience with automated test benches and test process automation.
• Knowledge of embedded software, electronics validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
• Experience supporting global engineering and validation programs.