
Test and Validation Engineer, Vision and Communication
- Newark, CA
- $113,800-142,300 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute test plans for automotive lighting systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria.
- Conduct functional, environmental, and durability testing of lighting components and systems.
- Perform optical measurements and photometric testing to validate lighting performance.
- Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports.
- Work with multiple external lab partners to set up, execute, and monitor testing
- Define test requirements for different optical components
- Ensure all testing activities are documented and adhere to quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
- Support with lessons learn and DFMEA activities.
- Work closely with design and development teams to ensure seamless integration of lighting systems into vehicles.
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on testability and validation requirements.
- Collaborate with suppliers and external testing laboratories to coordinate testing activities.
- Ensure that automotive lighting systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory changes in automotive lighting.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve issues encountered during testing and validation.
- Support with initial electronics samples bring up, testing and debugging with the EE engineers
- Create basic scripts in python for test routines
- Create programs to support the testing and measurement of components
- Automation of simple process, data analysis and acquisition
- 3+years of experience in testing and validation of automotive lighting systems.
- Proven expertise in developing and executing test plans for automotive lighting.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive lighting technologies and testing methodologies.
- Experience with optical measurement equipment and photometric testing.
- Strong understanding of automotive lighting standards and regulations.
- Proficiency in data analysis and test report generation.
- Experience with Python scripting to automate test routines, data processing, and report generation.
- Hands-on experience with electronics bring-up and debugging hardware systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage complex testing projects with tight timelines and budget constraints.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Master's degree in engineering is a plus.