Product Verification & Validation Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Decide upon appropriate tests to ensure durability and performance of new designs; develop new tests when necessary.
• Lead root cause investigations and data gathering when prototypes fail tests.
• Apply mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge to support design engineers, participate in design reviews, and develop test plans.
• Develop customer understanding to represent the “voice of the customer” and plan tests based on real-world usage.
• Stay highly organized while managing multiple tasks and data streams.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams across various locations.
• Clearly communicate technical and non-technical information in written and verbal formats.
• Prepare test stands and equipment for new tests.
• Execute efficient and accurate activity tests.

Skills:

• Hands-on skills and aptitude with mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with engineering tools, software systems, and databases.
• Experience with instrumentation methods and test automation.
• Understanding of product development phases (scoping, design, analysis, testing, customer feedback, manufacturing).
• Experience with test data analysis using nCode, LabView, or MatLab.

Education/Experience:

• 4-year engineering/technology degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience desired.
• 1st shift position (Overtime may be required as needed).
• Safety shoes required (internal metatarsals with no flap over laces) from the first day.