Electrical Validation Engineer

Galway
3 weeks 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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