We are recruiting an experienced Validation Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Onsite
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing verification and validation of automotive systems to meet federally regulated guidelines for software performance (OBD), safety requirements, manufacturability, and vehicle functionality
- Validation of hardware, software, and vehicle functionality
- Developing master DVP's for Vehicle Validation, creating and managing DVP&R's, the test procedures (including maintaining traceability of test artifacts to requirements)
- Initial root cause analysis activities
- Properly documenting test procedures and developing new tests as appropriate to enhance coverage
- Ensure test properties functionality for validating the appropriate functions, performing the tests and entering test results at all I-Points for all programs
- Clearly document issues in the Portal and GIMs system, and provide Validation Project Chief all DVP&R results and open issues found
- Provides leadership in the areas of formulation and implementation of testing strategies including traceability from requirements to results to achieve broader testing capabilities across multiple vehicle platforms.
- System validation (electrical) focused on both vehicle and HIL testing reviewing DVPNR/test plans, executing tests, collecting and reviewing data, and writing up issues
- Outputs include CAN logs, issue write-ups, and data to support updates to cars or test properties
- Test execution is driven by test plans; engineers collect data, document issues, and provide data that informs car/property updates
- Setup including the System Under Test (SUT) (e.g., an ECU), a Real-Time Simulator running vehicle dynamics models (e.g., dSPACE SCALEXIO, NI PXI), and I/O interfaces that mimic sensor signals
- Ensures safety-critical software, such as ADAS, battery management (BMS), or powertrains, functions correctly by testing edge cases and faults that are dangerous or difficult to replicate in real life
- Use CANalyzer/CANoe for CAN logging to review logs and issues based on test data
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering
- 1-3 years of automotive test/validation work experience
- Experience with CANalyzer/CANoe for CAN logging/review and Control Desk/DSpace for a HIL environment
- Strong technical depth and communication skills
- Experience with vehicle/component/system validation/testing
- Familiarity with CANalyzer/CANoe and Control Desk/DSpace Control Desk/DSpace
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $32.00 - $36.00/hour (depending on experience)
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
