Validation Engineer

Do you have a passion for product testing and all things automotive? We’re hiring a Validation Engineer for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

• Minimum BS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
• Minimum 4 years work experience in an engineering organization or product test team environment.
• Prefer experience within automotive industry.
• Product Verification/Validation experience in a regulated industry is required.

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2023 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

This role will conduct Beta testing of Hunter Engineering Company software, hardware, and other equipment with our industry partners.

As a Validation Engineer:

What you will do:

Test Protocol Development, Execution & Reporting

• Develops verification and validation test plans and protocols for electrical, mechanical, and vision projects. Including critical criteria for on-site Alpha testing through Beta site selection and field-testing durations.
• Lead Product “User Acceptance” Testing and channel feedback to appropriate teams
• Develops testing methods to ensure design requirements are verified through collaboration with cross functional teams
• Identifies and presents issues during design verification testing, and escalates new or persistent failures to appropriate engineering teams
• Proactively engages with appropriate engineering teams on the failure investigation and root cause analysis
• Clearly documents test results and observations in test reports

Test Fixture Development

• Outlines functional design requirement(s) for new test fixtures/cycle testers and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification, Stress tests, and Life/Reliability tests
• Proactively identifies and develops processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs by engaging with R&D Engineers
• Responsible for documentation of fixtures utilizing Arduino, or other test scripts; release appropriate documentation for the current design requirements

Other Responsibilities

• Effectively translate the functional requirements into appropriate acceptance criteria for testcases and test methods.
• Train test technicians on test methods and procedures
• Ensures successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicates constraints to direct management when project completion is at risk
• Verifies and ensures adequate supply of test articles and other equipment or materials
• Assist in assembly and overall testing of P1-P3 Prototypes from the Factory
• Assist Test Engineering Team with Alpha Field Testing
• Perform Environmental Testing

Additional Qualifications Include:

• In-depth understanding of automotive service equipment as it relates to equipment manufactured by Hunter Engineering Company
• Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and present logical conclusions based on customer experiences.
• Must have Microsoft tools and computer operating systems.
• Working knowledge of undercar service issues is a plus
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical & mechanical equipment issues.

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Away
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Parental Leave

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’