Automotive Validation Engineer Job at Global Connect Technologies, Auburn Hills, MI

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  • Global Connect Technologies
  • Auburn Hills, MI

Job Description

Role: Automotive Validation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job-Type: Full- Time

Job Summary

The Automotive Validation Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting validation and verification activities for automotive electronic systems. The role requires strong hands-on experience with CAN, CANoe, and vehicle-level testing to ensure compliance with functional, performance, and regulatory requirements. The engineer will work closely with system, software, hardware, and calibration teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and execute validation test plans, test cases, and test procedures for automotive ECUs and vehicle systems.
  • Perform CAN-based validation using tools such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, and CAPL .
  • Validate communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and FlexRay (as applicable).
  • Conduct bench-level, HIL, SIL, and vehicle-level testing in lab and proving ground environments.
  • Analyze CAN logs, diagnostic messages, and network behavior to identify issues and root causes.
  • Validate ECU functionality against system and software requirements.
  • Execute diagnostics and flashing using UDS, OBD-II, and OEM-specific diagnostic tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve defects and support issue tracking and closure.
  • Document test results, defects, and validation reports in requirements and defect management tools.
  • Support regression testing and release validation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive standards and OEM validation processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in automotive validation and testing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Vector CANoe and CANalyzer .
  • Proficiency in CAN communication and network analysis .
  • Experience with automotive diagnostics (UDS, DTCs, OBD-II).
  • Familiarity with ECU testing, vehicle integration, and system-level validation.
  • Experience in analyzing logs and debugging communication issues.
  • Good understanding of automotive development lifecycle (V-model).
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CAPL scripting for test automation.
  • Exposure to HIL/SIL environments (dSPACE, Vector VT, NI, etc.).
  • Knowledge of automotive standards such as ISO 26262, ASPICE , or OEM-specific processes.
  • Experience in body, powertrain, ADAS, or infotainment systems.
  • Prior experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Tools & Technologies

  • Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio
  • Diagnostics tools (ODX, UDS, OBD-II)
  • Defect tracking and requirements tools (JIRA, DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer)
  • Automotive network protocols: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay

Job Tags

Full time,

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