A Validation Engineer is needed for a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives in the Mossville, IL area. The Validation Engineer ensures the reliability and compliance of electric induction motors, generators, and resistor grids by leading validation planning, risk assessments, and verification testing, while collaborating with design teams to establish validation excellence in electrification projects.
location: Mossville, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $43.88 - 61.43 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Conduct risk assessments and validation planning for multiple NPI programs.
- Utilize FMEA-based planning, Proactive Reliability, and PPRD to ensure robust component/system validation.
- Establish validation excellence in power electronics and motors.
- Validate electric induction motors, generators, and resistor grids.
- Lead Simulation and Test Collaboration Workshops (STCW) for early-stage validation planning.
- Assess and plan work to mitigate risk in New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Communicate progress in Gateway Reviews and System Readiness Summaries.
- Work within a team of 80+ engineers and technologists.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
- Experience with electric drive systems and components (focus on induction motors, generators, and resistor grids).
- Proficiency in structured FMEA & DVP&R processes.
- Familiarity with NPI issue resolution processes.
- strong communication skills.
- Self-starter with technical leadership abilities.
- Team leadership in complex projects.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organizational and facilitation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (accredited program).
- 5+ years of experience required, 9+ years desired.
- Master's or Doctorate may reduce experience requirements.
- Previous product development experience in design, validation/test, or analysis.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
