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Division
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R&D
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Department
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EV Electronics
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Level
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EX
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Functional Area
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EV Electronics Design
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Job Title
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Product Validation Engineer
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Reporting
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Functional reporting to Leadership, R&D – Electronics
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Background
i) Educational Qualification
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Essential: B.E/ B Tech in Electrical/Electronics, M Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Reliability is preferred ; Min. 70% score required at all levels of education
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ii) Experience
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Minimum: 6
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Maximum: 10
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iii) Age Limit
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Minimum: 27
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Maximum: 34
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Job Role & Responsibilities
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Role: Product Validation Engineer
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Technical/ Functional:
- Develop comprehensive test plans and protocols based on product specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Coordinate and conduct validation tests on vehicle components, systems, and assemblies, including but not limited to durability, electrical, and functional testing.
- Utilize test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition tools to collect and analyse test data effectively.
- Identify, document, and report any issues or anomalies discovered during validation testing
- Collaborate with design and development teams to implement corrective actions.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure mode analysis to identify potential areas of concern and ensure proactive mitigation strategies.
- Maintain test equipment, facilities, and documentation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with CFT, suppliers, vendors, and external testing agencies to ensure timely completion of validation activities and adherence to project timelines.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automotive validation testing, and make recommendations for process improvements and innovation
- Shall have strong domain knowledge in Electronics and other engineering principles
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Competency Requirements
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Behavioural:
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Serves as an effective team player with the capability to lead and mentor a group of engineers.
- Anticipates challenges, takes proactive actions, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
- Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including design calculations.
- Encourages innovation in technology and cost optimization, promoting intellectual property (IP) generation within the team.
- Possesses the ability to transform concepts into practical, real-world solutions.
- Communicates effectively with team members, peers, suppliers, and senior leadership.
- Collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and impactful solutions.
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Specific expertise required for functional area:
- Proven experience in product validation, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of automotive systems, components, and subsystems.
- Hands-on experience with various testing methodologies and equipment used in automotive validation (e.g., environmental chambers, data acquisition systems, etc.).
- Hands-on experience in designing hardware for low voltage (<60V), High voltage (>60V) and AC application as well.
- Proficiency in various simulation tools (SIMetrix, LTSpice, PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Maxwell etc.)
- Knowledge of thermal, EMC, Signal and power integrity analysis
- Strong understanding of DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodology.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Likely Sources
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Bosch, Continental, Honeywell, Philips, Hella, GE, Cummins, Eaton, Ather, Tata Technologies, ZF, Valeo, Knorr Bremse, Aptiv, KPIT etc.
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