Design & Validation Test Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Design & Validation Test Engineer (Automotive): Supporting Design Validation activities, specifically LV124 electrical stress testing and E-Fuse characterization with an accent on hardware robustness and environmental testing. Focus on executing test plans, operating laboratory equipment, and documenting results to reduce program risk.

Location: Onsite in Newark, California, USA

Salary: Negotiable

Company

hirify.global is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy.

What you will do

• Support execution of LV124 electrical stress tests according to approved test plans and internal specifications.
• Assist with E-Fuse inrush current testing, including setup, waveform capture, and preliminary analysis.
• Configure and operate lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, current probes, and electronic loads.
• Document test conditions and results to support DV/PV reporting.
• Organize waveform data, plots, and test artifacts for engineering review.
• Collaborate with senior DV engineers to ensure coverage, schedule adherence, and safe lab operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1-2 years of overall experience in the field.
• Basic understanding of automotive electrical systems.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Newark, California, USA.

Nice to have

• Experience working at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Prior work in a dedicated test house.
• Scripting proficiency and the ability to automate test processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build a versatile and highly applicable technical skillset in hardware engineering.
• Exposure to skills transferable across multiple industries, including automotive.
• Ideal environment for recent graduates looking to grow quickly through hands-on work.
• Support from an in-house Contractor Care Team for external employees.