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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Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: 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, provincial or local laws.
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.
