Junior Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
Michigan, United States

Job Title: Junior Validation Engineer (Automotive)

Job Summary:

Support the validation and testing of automotive systems and components to ensure they meet design requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in executing validation plans for vehicle systems (e.g., electrical, infotainment, ADAS, powertrain)
  • Perform functional, integration, and system-level testing
  • Conduct tests on vehicles, test benches (HIL/SIL), and lab setups
  • Record, analyze, and report test results and defects
  • Work with cross-functional teams (design, software, manufacturing) to troubleshoot issues
  • Support root cause analysis and validation of fixes
  • Ensure compliance with automotive standards and test procedures
  • Maintain proper documentation of test cases, reports, and validation results

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Basic knowledge of automotive systems and vehicle architecture
  • Familiarity with testing tools and methodologies (HIL, CAN, diagnostics)
  • Understanding of communication protocols like CAN, LIN, or Ethernet
  • Exposure to tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, MATLAB, or Python is a plus
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have:

  • Internship or project experience in automotive testing/validation
  • Knowledge of standards like ISO 26262 (functional safety)
  • Basic scripting/automation skills

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