Principal Engineer - Design Validation (HW)

We are CARIAD , an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary

As a Principal Engineer Sr ,you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and quality of our hardware platform designs. This individual will lead the design verification efforts, overseeing the testing and validation processes to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements. Their expertise will be instrumental in identifying and resolving design flaws, optimizing performance, and enhancing product reliability. The Principal Engineer Sr will report to the Director Test System & Automation, who supports the hardware platform development department.

Role Responsibilities

Testing, Validation, and Compliance

• Ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with project objectives
• Develop and implement test procedures, methodologies, and automation frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Analyze test results, identify anomalies, and work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and drive resolution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Define comprehensive test strategies tailored to specific project objectives and requirements, considering factors such as performance, reliability, safety, and compliance
• Regularly conduct internal audits to ensure that testing methodologies and tools comply with relevant industry and regulatory standards
  
  

Product Development

• Lead the design verification process for hardware platform development projects
• Define test strategies, create test plans, and execute test cases
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design verification and hardware testing for product development
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and quality assurance specialists
• Act as a subject matter expert in design verification and hardware testing, providing guidance and support to team members across various stages of the product development lifecycle
• Foster a collaborative working environment by actively engaging with different teams to address and solve problems
  
  

Years Of Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience in design verification and validation in a hardware development environment
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
  

Desired Education

• Master 's in Electrical Engineering , Computer Science, or a related field
  
  

Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Integration - joining people, processes, or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strategic/visionary minded
• Resource management
• Technical leadership skills
  
  

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in design verification and hardware testing
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans, creating test cases, and analyzing test results.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages and familiarity with test automation frameworks
• Experienced in collaborating with several different teams, including SW engineering, HW engineering, and mechanical engineering teams
• Expertise in identifying and resolving hardware product design flaws
• Proven experience with different engineering validation stages and phases
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
  
  

Work Flexibility

• Travel to worldwide locations required
  
  

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, California, the salary range for this position is $159,600 - $249,800.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.