Ready to Drive the Future?

As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.

With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50+ locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today.

General Benefits:

• Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
• Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
• 401k Retirement program
• Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
• Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment

Job Summary

The Validation Engineer is responsible for 2 major areas: Piloting the effective realization of the customer project's validation plans, and contributing to the performance and development of the laboratory. The main deliverables are: CTQ (Critical to Quality) Validation in their perimeter of activity, and Testing Reports / Test Facilities Specifications. Materials to be tested including (but not limited to): automotive plastics, resins, paint, adhesives.

Contract assignment for 12+ months, with an evaluation at 6 months. (Extensions possible).

Activities

• Manages the different functional validation phases on assigned projects, according to the validation plans (technical needs, planning and deadline, deliverables).
• Develops technical means or testing material
• Manages the evolution of specifications, testing methods
• Technically contributes to the product/ process development and ensure its conformity
• Applies and ensure application of laboratory procedures in accordance with existing standards – when applicable
• Applies EHS &5S Procedures and makes sure there are properly followed
• Helps in setting up areas for improvement
• This the main contact in terms of axis for validation (equipment, testing methods)
• Adheres to Validation budget (realized vs. estimated)
• Adheres to diffusion scheduling reports
• Contributes to resolution of non-compliance trials

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering. Materials Science, or related field is also acceptable. Master's degree preferred.
• Automotive industry experience in a testing laboratory environment (must).
• Experience performing material/product tests in plastics is a must. Force, vibration, paint. Pull tests on plastics parts, clips, etc.
• Experience in DVPs and executing DVP&Rs. Ability to read and interpret DVP&R (must).
• Experience performing and executing tests such as pull-force, vibration, and paint adhesion tests
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards

EEO-Statement:

Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.