Validation Engineer (Troy)

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Environmental Validation EngineerOur mission is to be the World Leader for Vision Systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative cameras systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology.The Test & Validation engineer will be responsible for Product Validation activities from RFQ phase to final customer acceptance.Main Activities:Communication / NetworkTest service request process, review and analysis.Analyse customer specification with the product Project Team Member and quality PTM, challenge the tests requested and define the final validation plan to build the final offer.Define the need of specific tools or bench (characterization, reliability...)Define also the associated budget.PlanningWrite the detailed validation plan and test specification including both customer validation and also Client requirements (to achieve quality targets)Schedule the validation plan and manage the test with the support of laboratory resources (technicians...)Responsible for the main relationship with the customer and project team for environmental validations (methods and results) wherever the tests are located (Troy, Shenzen, Bietigheim, Prague, external lab...)Work in parallel with the project team; contribute to correct the design in order to meet product performance.Manage the configuration and logistics of tested partsLead validation FMEA generation for assigned projectGeneral DR's for software, hardware & product design reviews, problem resolution, FMEA analysis.ManageManage the planning inside the laboratory and allocate resources (technicians, tools, benches,...)Responsible to obtain the specific tools needed for the validation (need specification and follow-up) whenever they are done inside Client or external to ClientManage the cost of the validation activitiesTest ExecutionFamiliarize with working system using bench equipment to enable view on delivered product and to understand customer problemsCarry out all work to comply with Quality Management System and Validation Engineering Processes e.g. ASPICE, ISOTS16949Work with Methods & Tools (M&T) team to develop test environment solutions to enable Design & Process Validation (DV/PV)Governance of Test setup and verification of test platforms supported by lab operations technical supportGovernance of Test setup of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW / TestStand) supported by both M&T and lab operations technical supportGovernance of test execution as per the specification using lab equipment (using thermal chambers, IPx) supported by lab operations technical supportEncourage a Safety focus dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.ReportingReport validation status to the project team and management on a regular basis (QRQC, 5mm...)Generation of test reports, peer-reviews of data and follow up on approvalCreate daily and weekly activity report on project and non project related activities using dashboards made availablePerform problem management role interfacing with customer, allocation of Device Under Test (DUT) failures to appropriate functions and leading weekly reviewParticipate in lessons learned across the various projectsEfficiencyContribute to the improvements of the laboratory's tools such as : instruction sheet, development and validation of test environment processes automationTest Efficiency:Minimize test cycle timesProvide work instructions to test houses to enable efficient transfer of test equipmentSupport Project team with analysis of failure modesImplement a robust and efficient automated test benchesEducation/TrainingBS Engineering Degree e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronic, Mechanic.Min 3 years test engineering experienceProficient in National Instruments (LabVIEW/or TestStand)Proficient in programing languages (Java, Python)Computer literate in MS Office suite (ECDL)Professional ExperienceProgramming in National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand software - Certified LabVIEWDeveloping instrumentation interfacing over PXI, PCI, USB, RS232 & GPIBBroad experience in hardware and peripheralsAbility to read, analyse and interpret complex documents /schematics.Knowledge of automotive electronics systemsValidation experience with knowledge of test & validation methodsKnowledge of accelerated life testingSW applications, Embedded C, C++, JavaOther SpecificationsGood team player able-ness to work within a multinational team environmentMethodical, professional, self motivated and level of self awarenessExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to be able to react/respond quickly to issues and be able to 'think on your feet'TransparencyALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.