Job Title: Virtual Validation Tools Lead

Job Description

The Virtual Validation Tools Lead prepares and runs Proof of Concept (PoC) and Design Proposal review sessions, assisting development Feature Exploration and Vehicle Development Teams in confirming items related to appearance, visibility, and usability. This role aims to increase decision confidence, accelerate development pace, and reduce costs such as travel time and rapid prototyping. Additionally, the Lead continuously improves the validation arena experience and toolset with new methods, hardware, and software, staying current with industry trends and innovations. Using knowledge of development systems and structures, the Lead anticipates team and corporate needs.

Responsibilities

• Estimate time required to import, organize, and prepare data and the validation environment for review sessions.
• Track activities and retain data for future reviews.
• Attend conferences to stay current on industry trends and innovations, and network with potential software and hardware suppliers.
• Import data from Catia V5 and 3DX into other VR software using several formats.
• Apply color, materials, finishes, and shadows to the data as required by the review purpose.
• Introduce users to VR headsets, controls, and procedures to ensure safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Support members at other locations through knowledge exchange and troubleshooting expertise.
• Work with stakeholders to understand the purpose, scope, and schedule of each review.
• Collaborate closely with Physical Build and Technology Buck members to determine the best combination of physical and virtual elements to achieve review targets.
• Choose appropriate software and methods to achieve review session targets.
• Ensure hardware and software are functioning and ready for each review session.
• Prepare data, options, controls, menus, physical bucks, and object trackers for efficient reviews.
• Coordinate scheduling of the Experience Arena for efficient reviews.
• Coordinate resources in various locations for multi-site collaborative reviews.
• Operate xR software and the Experience Arena to present users with necessary elements in real time to achieve review goals.
• Capture screenshots and videos to preserve and present review results to stakeholders.
• Install and verify updates to hardware and software systems.
• Run occasional demos for new hires, executives, departments, and interns.
• Lead the buildout of the Experience Arena to support next-gen proof of concept testing and clinic validation.
• Act as the main designer and operator of the Experience Arena.
• Identify, implement, and manage all relevant software required to operate the Arena.
• Conduct future research to continuously grow the capability and effectiveness of the Experience Arena.

Essential Skills

• Experience using and implementing digital validation tools (e.g., VR tools).
• Experience building human-level simulated environments.
• Proficiency in Office suite, Catia V5, Autodesk VRED.
• Proficiency in Dassault 3DX, Python scripting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Cinema or stage set design experience is a plus.
• Exposure to video editing tools.
• Technology Associates degree or equivalent.

Work Environment

The position involves working in a high-tech VR environment within a team of six members with UX and VR backgrounds. Coordination with teams in California, Japan, and other locations is required for collaborative reviews.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 26, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $55