Electrical Validation Engineer

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9 months ago

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Electrical Validation Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking an Electrical Validation Engineer for a client in Galway. The role is responsible for all EMC/ET Validation activities from RFQ phase to final customer acceptance of a defined project, it runs the activities for one project according to our clients rules and international standards.

Why you should apply:

Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
Excellent contracting rates on offer.
They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.

What you will be doing:
Analysis of the EMC / ET relevant requirements
Definition of the EMC / ET test cases according to the requirements, standards, regulations and further applicable documents like Functional Safety Concept (test scope)
Writing and maintaining of EMC / ET Test Plan, including review and approval of the document
Prepare FVS from EMC / ET perspective
Generation of EMC / ET validation cost estimation
Lead EMC / ET validation activities including equipment, planning, booking of internal and external resources
Review EMC / ET Test Report
Based on failure analysis making proposals for design optimization
Perform internal communication including status and test progress, results
Interface to the EMC / ET Design Team
Perform customer communication verbally and in written format about all relevant EMC / ET topics including EMC / ET ) test status, results and reports
In case of failure during validation campaigns creation of failure tickets (artifact) and reporting to the Project team (M-MP, R&D Mechatronics PTM, EMC Design Engineer …)
Support product conformity according to Type Approval process
Support EMC / ET Design Engineer about EMC / ET risk analysis

What you need to apply:
Degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Electronics / RF Microwaves or equivalent preferred
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
The person must be able to demonstrate a level of commitment, initiative and quality of workmanship required within an R&D environment
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in EMC/ET test laboratory or in an EMC/ET related role preferred
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in electronics development may be acceptable
Any background knowledge on automotive systems (Car batteries – operate at 12V ~100A). Power – CCA (cold cranking amps) can raise to excess of 1000A for short periods. Inrush currents

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