Product Test and Validation Engineer

Customer Interface:
o Serve as the primary liaison between the customer and Desay R&D teams, focusing on test strategy development (DV, PV), test plan review, and proposing test cases. Requirement Gathering: o Collaborate closely with customers to document their test requirements andspecifications, ensuring all details are captured accurately. Test Requirement Analysis: o Analyse and evaluate customer test requirements, identifying key technical risks and potential deviations that could impact the project. Technical Collaboration: o Participate in cross-functional discussions with disciplines including Electrical Engineering (EE), Software (SW), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) to align on test requirements. Acquisition Support: o Engage in acquisition activities such as RFI and RFQ, providing feedback on customer test plans and ensuring alignment with project goals. In-Vehicle Testing: o Conduct joint in-vehicle testing sessions with customers, collecting and analyzing test data to ensure compliance with requirements. Test Plan Management: o Ensure timely updates to the test plan and test status in coordination with the headquarters. Regularly present the test status to customers. Issue Resolution: o Address and resolve product testing issues during the product lifecycle, leveraging lessons learned to enhance future project outcomes. Project Management: o Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Value Engineering Support: o Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Software Architects, and Platform teams to support Value Engineering (VE) initiatives, particularly in testing aspects. Project Life Cycle Expertise: o Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Project Life Cycle (PLC), applying this knowledge to enhance project outcomes. 2. Skills & Requirements Testing Standards & Specifications: o Strong knowledge of automotive industry test standards and specifications, including Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Life, and EMI / EMC tests. o Basic understanding of vehicle structure and electronics, crucial for effective test planning and execution. o Working Experience in Automotive Certifications Product Certification & Quality Management: o Familiarity with the product certification process and relevant standards. o Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DFMEA (Design FMEA) processes. o Solid foundation in Quality Management principles and practices. Test Strategy & Execution: o Proficient in designing and reviewing test strategies, analyzing test case requirements, and creating comprehensive test and certification plans. o Experience with product development and adherence to industry standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE. o Ability to execute Test reporting, defect tracking and supportive functions o Work experience with Automated Test environment /Manual Test benches, Test environment setup and debugging