Validation Engineer

Job Title: EE Systems Validation Engineer

Location:- Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Long Term

Client: Stellantis

Position Summar

yStellantis is seeking a highly motivated EE Systems Validation Enginee r to be responsible for validating next-generation electrical systems, automotive body controls, infotainment, propulsion, or active safety systems. This role requires extensive use of CAN network testin g protocols and Vector toolchain s to test, troubleshoot, and isolate software/hardware defects across multiple test properties, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments, bench setups, and prototype vehicles

.The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between requirements and execution, acting as a quality gate to ensure robust, production-ready vehicle software

.Key Responsibilitie

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  Test Design & Executio n: Develop, update, and execute structure d Design Verification Plans (DVP s) and test procedures based on functional component and system requirement
• s.Network & Diagnostic Verificatio n: Conduct deep-dive network validation, monitoring vehicle bus communications utilizin g CAN, CAN FD, and L IN protocol
• s.Vector Tool Utilizatio n: Leverag e Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyze r) to log bus traffic, simulate electronic control unit (ECU) nodes vi a CAPL scripti ng, and perform diagnostic trouble code (DTC) analysi
• s.Environment Testin g: Perform validation testing across multiple domains: Subsystem Hardware-in-the-Loop (H IL), Vehicle-HIL (VH IL), component test benches, and full production fleet vehicle
• s.Root Cause & Issue Managemen t: Track, perform initial triage, and analyze data for software/hardware anomalies. Document issues using internal Stellantis defect tracking systems (e.g., GIMs/PITS/IMS) and work cross-functionally with feature owners and tier-1 suppliers to drive resolution
• s.Continuous Automatio n: Implement automated testing methodologies to increase regression test coverage, validating Firmware Over-The-Air (FO TA) updates and diagnostic complianc

e.Required Skills & Qualificatio

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  Educati on: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM degree fie
• ld.Experien ce: Minimum of 2–5 years of working experience in automotive engineering, specifically within software validation, embedded controls, or EE testing environmen
• ts.Core Communicatio ns: Solid understanding of automotive networking protocols, particular ly CAN (Controller Area Netwo rk), CAN FD, and automotive diagnosti
• cs.Toolchain Experti se: Hands-on proficiency wi th Vector Tools (CANoe, CANalyz er). Experience configuring simulation networks, loading databases (.dbc, .arxml), and capturing/analyzing trac
• es.Testing Hardwa re: Familiarity interfacing wi th HIL Simulat ors (e.g., dSPACE, NI) and standard electrical bench debugging equipment (Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeter
• s).Soft Skil ls: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to effectively collaborate across multi-cultural matrix organizations and supplier tea

ms.Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Hav

• es)
  Demonstrated proficiency writ ing CAPL scr ipts or Py thon for test environment automation and message simulat
• ion.Prior experience with Stellantis internal processes, engineering validation standards, and quality management frameworks (DFMEA, DVP&
• ;R).Experience validating Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architectures or ADAS/Active Safety modu
• les.Certified in reactive quality methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Kepner-Tregoe, Green Belt/Black Belt problem solvi