Job Description

Job Title: Infotainment Validation Engineer (925)
Location: Cranfield
Salary: £29.00 per hour

We are recruiting for an Infotainment Validation Engineer to join a globally recognised automotive company in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role, with the opportunity for the contract to run for several years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate infotainment electrical systems, including navigation and audio systems, both on the bench and in-vehicle, ensuring compliance with design/test standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct interoperability testing of connected systems for functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and execute test plans to align with project milestones and design goals.
• Create testing procedures, scenarios, and report test results to design sections and upper management.
• Confirm vehicle specifications and necessary test parts for validation, arranging vehicle transportation when required.
• Support root cause investigation and data logging for vehicle concerns.
• Provide technical support and software management for the manufacturing plant and test fleet.
• Occasionally assist with market investigations.
• Manage suppliers, technicians, and guest engineers during validation activities.
• Prepare and deliver test reports, investigation reports, and test plans in line with vehicle development schedules.
• Help maintain the quality of infotainment systems, ensuring validation is completed within project milestones.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of software programming and software quality assurance.
• Experience with software application into vehicle ECUs, including flashing, coding/configuration, and calibration.
• Familiarity with regional and regulatory requirements for global markets.
• Ability to risk assess software modifications and develop appropriate test plans.
• Experience with validating multiple software versions and managing validation activities simultaneously.
• Understanding of network communications and bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Proficient with tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, Matlab, or similar, for data capture, analysis, and executing test procedures.
• Experience with offboard telematics systems such as servers, network providers, and commercial software applications.
• Competent with system circuit diagrams and identifying electrical connections.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools and techniques like Kepner Tregoe or SixSigma.
• Proficient in using digital oscilloscopes and basic electrical test equipment.
• Experience in automotive electrical and electronic system development, having completed at least two vehicle developments or demonstrating equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel abroad, typically for a few days to two weeks, but occasionally for longer durations or at short notice.
• Competent in PC applications, including Microsoft Excel and Project.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously.

Hours & Pay:

• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• £29.00 per hour
If youre passionate about infotainment systems and want to be part of a forward-thinking team in the automotive industry, apply now to join this exciting project.

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