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Validation Engineer-Onsite

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Job Title: Validation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan

What you’ll be doing:

The Validation Engineer is responsible to lead electrical feature testing for specific vehicle programs and should be capable of working with suppliers, various Engineering Support teams including systems, wiring, design release engineers, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams as required to validate and resolve electrical issues to support successful vehicle launch. Responsibilities include:

· Create test plans for electrical features across the vehicle: cluster, radio, body control module, telematics, and powertrain

· Develop, maintain, and execute test plans (DVP&R) at the vehicle level

· Report defects based upon test plan failures

· Develop and maintain subsystem test benches

· Root cause analysis of issues found

· Provide feedback on System Requirements to ensure specs are testable

What you need for this position:

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

· Relevant automotive experience

· Knowledge of CAN based communication and tools

· Experience with multimeters and oscilloscopes

Preferred Qualifications:

· Knowledge of CAN-FD and Ethernet protocol

· Creating test plans

· Performing System Behavior Testing

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

  • Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026
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About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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