GILLIG · 1 day ago
Product Validation Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expGILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, known for its commitment to environmentally friendly mobility solutions. The Validation Engineer will conduct system and vehicle level design verification and production validation tests, ensuring design requirements are met and overall performance is achieved within established timelines.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Utilize program targets, system requirements and various control documents to develop and release comprehensive DV/PV plans, reports, recommendations
Create and execute test plans for associated vehicle systems and the entire vehicle. Report results, document non-conformances and collaborate with related design, systems and controls engineers to identify root cause of any failures, recommendations for improved specifications and opportunities for refinement
Design and configure test methods, scripts and/or simulations to develop and validate system capabilities prior to vehicle integration
Work closely with the Engineering teams to develop and deploy instrumentation and data acquisition strategies, data analysis methodologies and best practices for planning and conducting effective and timely testing activities
Coordinate and document requirements, design verification and validation with component/subsystem/system suppliers or external testing resources/facilities to support overall program validation plan
Gather and refine complex data sets into useable information and reports
Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment and instrumentation
Support the development and deployment of engineering standards
Support the development and management or requirements along with the associated design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) plans, including traceability between requirements, test results and test reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry
Experience in automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle testing/validation
Experience working with internal and external customers, engineering service suppliers, and supervising 3rd party test facilities
Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA Bus Procurement Guidelines, SAE HD vehicle standards, NFPA
Experience with “hands-on” troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, internal and external suppliers
Familiarity with testing processes, including creating and executing test plans on vehicles supporting program timelines
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Limited travel may be required
Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
Benefits
Company paid medical premiums
Generous retirement plan
Other comprehensive benefits
Company
GILLIG
GILLIG is an automotive company providing low floor CNG, trolley, and commuter.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Dennis Howard
CEO/President
Derek Maunus
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-23
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