CARIAD, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Principal Hardware Engineer, Validation
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $283K/yr
12+ years expCARIAD, Inc. is an automotive software development team within the Volkswagen Group focused on enhancing the automotive experience. The Principal Hardware Engineer, Validation will lead design verification efforts, ensuring quality and compliance of hardware platform designs through rigorous testing and validation processes.
SoftwareAutomotiveInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure comprehensive test coverage that aligns with project objectives
Develop and implement test procedures, methodologies, and automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and comply with industry standards
Ensure adherence to automotive standards such as ISO 16750 and IATF 16949, and environmental standards like MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, and ISO 7637
Lead Enhanced Stress Screening (ESS), HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and other reliability testing to identify potential early-life failures
Analyze test results, lead root cause investigations, identify anomalies, and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
Define comprehensive test strategies tailored to project objectives, considering performance, reliability, environmental factors (vibration, temperature, humidity), safety, and compliance
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Prepare detailed test reports and documentation, ensuring traceability and alignment with project objectives. Work with a requirement management system to track and validate test coverage against specified requirements
Lead the design verification process for hardware platform development projects
Define test strategies, create test plans, and execute test cases
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design verification and hardware testing for product development
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and quality assurance specialists
Act as a subject matter expert in design verification and hardware testing, providing guidance and support across the product development lifecycle
Foster a collaborative working environment by engaging with teams to address challenges and resolve issues
Demonstrate proven experience in leading root cause analysis and investigations, identifying and resolving complex design and hardware issues
Collaborate with Brand representatives, external labs, and JDM partners to define and execute testing strategies
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in design verification and hardware testing
Expertise in developing and executing test plans, creating test cases, and analyzing test results
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages with familiarity in test automation frameworks
Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, hardware engineering, and mechanical engineering teams
Expertise in identifying and resolving hardware product design flaws
Experience across multiple engineering validation stages and phases
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Proven experience in the design process within the automotive industry
12+ years of relevant experience in design verification and validation in a hardware development environment
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related technical field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with employer match and defined contribution plan
Short and long term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans
Maternity and non-primary caregiver leave
Adoption assistance
Employee referral program
Vacation and paid holidays
Unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees
Company
CARIAD, Inc.
For generations, Volkswagen AG has included a collection of legendary brands.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Runner
Chief Executive Officer
Julian Christopher Zeug
Director IT Security, Chief Information Security Officer
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