ENC - ElDorado National California Inc. · 1 day ago
Validation Engineer
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expENC - ElDorado National California Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer responsible for planning, executing, and reporting test and validation activities for electric vehicle systems and components. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mentoring junior developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate vehicle performance and reliability.
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Hiring Manager
Kavita Patel
Responsibilities
Define, execute, and manage DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) for vehicle systems and components
Plan and conduct validation activities including functional, durability, thermal, vibration, NVH, and environmental testing
Coordinate with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure FMVSS, EPA, CARB, and other regulatory test compliance
Develop and maintain validation related documents (e.g., Requirements test procedures, validation reports)
Analyze test results, identify deviations, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
Interface with design, mechanical, electrical, and software teams to support issue resolution and design iteration
Manage test requests with internal and external labs, including international test facilities
Maintain validation records and documentation traceable to program milestones
Support vehicle builds and instrumentation activities for test readiness
Participate in business travel for engineering purposes, including international trips (e.g., to China) as needed
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of vehicle validation methodologies and test cycles
Skills with data acquisition systems (e.g., NI, Vector), test instrumentation, and sensors
Familiarity with thermal, structural, environmental, EMC, and durability testing
Knowledge in test automation, particularly for electric vehicles (EV) and the components
Understanding of FMVSS, EPA, CARB, and other regulatory test requirements
Familiarity with ISO 26262 and functional safety (a plus)
Ability to perform root cause analysis and define countermeasures
Strong analytical skills and experience generating technical reports and presentations
Effective communication and coordination with design, homologation, and suppliers
Ability to manage multiple test campaigns under time constraints
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering or related field
5+ years of validation or test engineering experience in automotive industry, ideally in EV
3+ years of hands-on experience in system or vehicle-level testing
2+ years of hands-on experience with Matlab/Simulink, ideally Simulink Test
Validation of EV-specific systems such as battery, eAxle, VCU, and BMS
Familiarity with cross-functional development and regulatory validation programs
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.
Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National - California) is a leading U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2024-10-18
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