Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to define and deliver vehicle validation activities, ensuring robust testing, analysis, and sign-off of automotive systems throughout the product development cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define validation strategies, including virtual validation activities.
• Sign off validation results at SOP and key programme milestones.
• Execute and manage product design validation testing plans.
• Translate technical requirements into structured test requests.
• Coordinate testing activities, planning, and issue resolution to maintain programme progress.
• Analyse and report development test results, ensuring clear technical feedback.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines and testing facilities across Europe.

Must-Have Skills:

• Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the automotive sector.
• Proven experience in automotive testing and validation.
• Strong data analysis and test reporting capabilities.
• Experience with industry-standard tools including VECTOR CANape, CANalyser, AVL CRETA, INCA, and MATLAB.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities and influence stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Hybrid Powertrains and Automatic Transmissions.
• Previous technical leadership experience.
• Knowledge of validation facilities across Europe.