Hardware Validation Engineer

Akkodis is looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer onsite in Palo Alto, CA. This position requires experience with electronic bench testing, creating test cases and/or test strategies.

The pay range is $41-$58 an hour on a W2 contract going until 10/17/25 which can lead to extension and/or permanent hire for well performing candidates. Cannot do C2C. We can sponsor candidates who are already authorized to work in the United States.

Most Important Responsibilities:

Collaborate with hardware/software design teams to plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Familiar with analog, power supply design (buck converter/LDO) and low speed communication circuits (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN)

Develop test strategies and cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with hardware/software design teams to plan and execute durability, electrical, and functional validation testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, and fixtures for all product testing phases.

Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.

Develop test strategies and cases, and review functional and environmental test plans.

Participate in design assessments, including Bill of Design, CTS, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and CTR.

Familiar with analog, power supply design (buck converter/LDO) and low speed communication circuits (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN)

Provide data analytics from tests conducted.

Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation, templates, and tracking for BoD, BoM, CTS, DFMEA, ADV Toolbox, Drawing Templates, and Lessons Learned.

Investigate and analyze test failures through data analysis and failure reproduction.

Identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timing and customer quality.

Continuously improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction of products.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.

3+ years of experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing.

3+ years of related experience in electronics product design and development.

Experience with laboratory testing and equipment, including bench-level testing, thermal chambers, vibration tables, electrical testing, and EMC testing.

Ability to work cross-functionally with software, electrical, and design teams.

Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing labs.

Proficient knowledge of automotive communication systems, including CAN, CAN-FD.

Ability to read and understand technical specifications, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.

LabView, TestStand, and CAPL programming skills (preferred).

Ability to analyze product requirements and determine test strategies.

Working knowledge of requirement management tools, such as JIRA and JAMA.

Excellent collaborative communication and root cause analysis skills.

The pay range is $41-$58 an hour on a W2 contract going until 10/17/25 which can lead to extension and/or permanent hire for well performing candidates. Cannot do C2C.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance