{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e85df0e2bcf1bdfad7682d44","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e85df0e2bcf1bdfad7682d44","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e85df0e2bcf1bdfad7682d44","title":"Validation Engineer","description":"Long-term contract-to-hire role 12+ months | Full-time with full benefits | Onsite\n\nKelly® Engineering is seeking a Lead Validation Engineer for a long-term contract-to-hire position at our industrial technology client in Dayton, OH.\n\nOverview\nWe are seeking a Lead Validation Engineer to champion the reliability and performance of electronic sensing products such as Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and angle sensors. In this technically central role, you’ll develop and drive the product validation strategy - from simulation to real-world field testing - and ensure that each product meets strict performance, reliability, and quality standards before release. You’ll work hands‑on with cross-disciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle, helping shape essential testing processes and decisions that impact global off-highway infrastructure solutions.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nCreate and manage comprehensive verification & validation plans tailored to product risk and requirements.\n\nTranslate technical requirements and risks into clear, testable validation strategies.\n\nPlan, organize, and oversee testing efforts (simulation, lab, HIL, field/machine-level).\n\nCoordinate test execution with both internal teams and external test facilities.\n\nReview and analyze test results, providing clear feedback for development and release decisions.\n\nDocument and archive validation outcomes to ensure traceability.\n\nRepresent validation status in program milestone reviews, including recommendations for release readiness based on risk.\n\nCollaborate daily with product managers, engineers, manufacturing, and project leaders to align validation with program schedules and priorities.\n\nContribute to the improvement of validation processes, capturing lessons learned and supporting best practice standardization.\n\nRequired Qualifications / Skills\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n\nSolid grounding in the electronic product development process across multiple engineering areas.\n\nDemonstrated experience with validation planning, test strategy, and risk-based testing (DVP&R, FMEA).\n\nFamiliarity with a range of test environments, such as lab, virtual simulations, environmental, and on-machine/field testing.\n\nWorking understanding of reliability, durability, functional safety, and the basics of cybersecurity as they relate to hardware validation.\n\nProven ability to coordinate projects across various programs, teams, and testing sites.\n\nStrong communication skills, including generating clear technical reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Qualifications / Skills\n\nDirect experience with IMUs, MEMS sensors, or sensor systems in automotive or off-highway equipment.\n\nBackground in reliability or durability testing.\n\nHands‑on experience in structured validation processes (e.g., DVP&R frameworks, gated development).\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analysis, and independent project execution skills.\n\nThis role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a KellyOCG employee, you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.\n\nAll applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. 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In this technically central role, you’ll develop and drive the product validation strategy - from simulation to real-world field testing - and ensure that each product meets strict performance, reliability, and quality standards before release. You’ll work hands‑on with cross-disciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle, helping shape essential testing processes and decisions that impact global off-highway infrastructure solutions.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nCreate and manage comprehensive verification & validation plans tailored to product risk and requirements.\n\nTranslate technical requirements and risks into clear, testable validation strategies.\n\nPlan, organize, and oversee testing efforts (simulation, lab, HIL, field/machine-level).\n\nCoordinate test execution with both internal teams and external test facilities.\n\nReview and analyze test results, providing clear feedback for development and release decisions.\n\nDocument and archive validation outcomes to ensure traceability.\n\nRepresent validation status in program milestone reviews, including recommendations for release readiness based on risk.\n\nCollaborate daily with product managers, engineers, manufacturing, and project leaders to align validation with program schedules and priorities.\n\nContribute to the improvement of validation processes, capturing lessons learned and supporting best practice standardization.\n\nRequired Qualifications / Skills\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n\nSolid grounding in the electronic product development process across multiple engineering areas.\n\nDemonstrated experience with validation planning, test strategy, and risk-based testing (DVP&R, FMEA).\n\nFamiliarity with a range of test environments, such as lab, virtual simulations, environmental, and on-machine/field testing.\n\nWorking understanding of reliability, durability, functional safety, and the basics of cybersecurity as they relate to hardware validation.\n\nProven ability to coordinate projects across various programs, teams, and testing sites.\n\nStrong communication skills, including generating clear technical reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Qualifications / Skills\n\nDirect experience with IMUs, MEMS sensors, or sensor systems in automotive or off-highway equipment.\n\nBackground in reliability or durability testing.\n\nHands‑on experience in structured validation processes (e.g., DVP&R frameworks, gated development).\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analysis, and independent project execution skills.\n\nThis role is a full-time, fully benefited position. 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