NextPlay Jobs ยท 1 day ago
Lead Validation Engineer
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expNextPlay Jobs is a recruiting firm that connects high-performing talent with impactful companies. They are seeking a Lead Validation Engineer to own the validation strategy and execution for new electronic products, ensuring product quality and customer confidence through effective validation processes.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own validation strategy and execution for new electronic products from concept through launch
Lead Product Validation (PV) activities for embedded electronic systems, including ECUs, telematics modules, and sensor-based products
Develop and maintain validation plans, protocols, and reports aligned with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements
Define test coverage based on system requirements, DFMEAs, and design risk assessments
Coordinate environmental, EMC, reliability, and functional performance testing
Partner closely with design and certification teams to resolve test failures and drive corrective actions
Translate validation results into clear, actionable recommendations for engineering and leadership
Manage validation timelines and resources across multiple concurrent programs
Interface with customers and suppliers on validation requirements, test results, and compliance evidence
Continuously improve validation processes, tools, and documentation standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in validation or test engineering for electronic or electromechanical products
Proven experience owning validation strategy, not just executing test plans
Strong understanding of PV processes, reliability testing, and risk-based validation
Experience working within ISO and/or IATF quality systems
Comfort representing validation in cross-functional and customer-facing discussions
Hands-on experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, CAN tools, power analyzers, DAQ systems)
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead without formal authority
Preferred
Experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial electronics
Exposure to DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP processes
Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB for test automation
Mentorship or technical leadership experience within engineering teams
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
NextPlay Jobs
AI-operated. Human-led. Connection-driven. NextPlay Jobs is redefining staffing.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase