Validation Engineer

VALIDATION ENGINEER

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying.On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you will work with the customer and our engineering team to document and provide results for customer requirements

Major Accountabilities:

• Work with customer engineering to identify wiring harness design verification and product validation requirements (design specifications/testing requirements, etc.)
• Review all test procedures and develop appropriate test plans
• Provide recommendations to customers if previously identified test plan(s) do not meet the test purpose/outcome (sample size calculations, specification updates, etc.)
• Participate in wiring harness design reviews
• Identify designs that do not meet specifications (Splices, sealed terminals, etc.)
• Provide design recommendations for cost optimization
• Identify previously validated components to use on the harness to reduce validation cost
• Facilitate all physical harness testing, including the acquisition of actual test parts and the coordination of quoting/payment process to non-Aptiv test labs (if necessary)
• Communicate all design and testing non-conformances to appropriate engineering team members
• Work with the customer engineering team and provide design change recommendations for components that do not meet the various test requirements
• Work with the customer validation engineer to create documentation (if required) and identify a containment until a validated solution is in place
• Engage with Aptiv labs (or outside labs if the testing is done there) to identify the root cause of test failures
• Provide periodic status updates to customer and Aptiv management on testing and design review
• Obtain all documentation, data and reports from the required design reviews and test events; prepare and formally present this information to the customer engineering team for final approval/signoff
• Coordinate with the Application engineering team and the Quality/PPAP team to complete proper paperwork and prepare package to send to customer for final approval - thereby allowing shipment of harnesses to the Vehicle Assemble Plant

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in a validation or test role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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