3285
11/14/2025
Palo Alto, CA
Manufacturing
Contractor (W-2)
The Project Engineer will be a key member of the Validation Engineering team, responsible for ensuring the efficient and on-time execution of automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) design validation (DV) plans for multiple products and programs.
Create and maintain comprehensive testing schedules for Design Verification (DV) and Validation activities, collaborating directly with Validation Engineering and cross-functional teams.
Proactively track status, issues, and risks associated with testing progress, ensuring that engineers are adhering to the plan and updating documentation.
Drive the resolution of schedule-impacting issues by employing strong communication and Proactive Problem Solving methodology.
Lead the effort to collect test reports and supporting documentation from responsible engineers to compile the final validation report package.
Report progress and status regularly in written form, presentations, and within project management tools
BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience.
3+ years' experience in project coordination, management, or engineering support within a fast-paced environment, preferably in electronics testing.
Demonstrated expertise in scheduling practices and proficiency with project management tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets.
Strong data analysis & management skills with an ability to quickly identify and resolve scheduling bottlenecks.
Demonstrated ability to work well with a cross-functional team and effectively manage project deliverables by collaborating with and influencing cross-functional departments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; this role requires the ability to work closely with responsible engineers for updates, reports, and documentation to ensure organizational compliance and accurate status reporting.
The ability to work independently and demonstrate strong organizational skills in a dynamic environment with aggressive timelines.
Energy & curiosity to make things happen, seek out solutions.
Experience in electronics reliability testing
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