Sr. Product Validation Engineer

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Validation Engineering Team is vital in delivering the best-in-class transit buses through rigorously testing Components, Systems and Vehicles to internal and external requirements. These efforts focus primarily on:

• Development of requirements, test procedures and reports
• Vehicle preparation and instrumentation
• Support testing efforts in the laboratory or the field
• Collecting and analyzing data using serial data, eDAQ and direct measurements
• Ensuring all Regulatory and Emissions requirements are met
• In house and supplier software is developed and tested in a Bench environment prior to release
• Finite Element Analysis and simulation

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Sr. Product Validation engineer who will deliver new and current product programs on time and with the highest level of reliability and quality. Acting as the voice of validation to the program teams, the Sr. Product Validation Engineer's role is dynamic and vital to GILLIG's growth and future product development. This individual will be guided by technical requirements leading the planning and execution of the vehicle ADV plan against program timelines. This role reports directly to the Manager of Validation Engineering at the Livermore, CA headquarters.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Lead the validation planning and ADV execution for New and Carryover Vehicle Programs
• Create comprehensive validation plans and test methods or simulations that will validate system capabilities before vehicle integration, all within budget and scheduling constraints of the program Lead the validation reporting efforts for program milestone gating events
• Spearhead workgroup activities by coordinating and documenting requirements, design verification and validation with component, subsystem, system suppliers or external testing resources/facilities to support overall program validation plan
• Support the regulatory compliance process by leading the effort to ensure all test reports, supplier and engineering documentation is complete, submitted and reviewed for approval by the regulatory teams
• Perform testing, report results and collaborate with related design engineering teams to identify root causes of non-conformance and provide while recommending improvements in specifications and opportunities for refinement, such as performance, cost, and weight reduction
• Support workgroup activities to develop and deploy engineering standards to define and confirm compliance with vehicle and system level requirements for new models, including complete traceability between requirements, test results and test reports
• Utilize program targets, system requirements and various control documents to develop and release comprehensive test plans, and other documentation in support of design and development activities
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand instrumentation requirements; develop and deploy acquisition strategies and analysis methodologies for effective, timely testing that meets project requirements
• Work productively with engineers, designers, technicians, project managers and other functions to meet project deliverable timelines
• Work independently with minimal supervision from direct manager and act as the validation technical resource when testing at external facilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Bachelor Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or other Engineering discipline preferred. Master's degree in an engineering discipline a plus
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive product engineering experience
• Demonstrated technical responsibility in automotive, on/off highway or transportation equipment. Heavy-duty industry a plus
• Proven experience with any or all the following: ICE, electrified powertrains, collision avoidance and autonomous vehicle technology, chassis/body structures, steering/suspension systems, air brake systems and vehicle dynamics attributes
• Demonstrated experience with component, system, and vehicle level testing, as well as hardware and/or software validation and regulatory processes
• Established knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA Bus Procurement Guidelines, SAE HD vehicle standards, NFPA
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking, collecting and researching data, using intuition and experience to complement data.
• Experience with developing and testing requirements, familiarity of validation and verification strategies, managing dotted lined teams and facilitating the successful completion of testing and the verification of compliance activities
• Solid foundation in systems or product design and development
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot automotive electrical and pneumatic systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, and walk, and occasionally kneel or squat
• Fast paced work environment
• Standard start time 6:30 AM (negotiable)

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $275,000 /annual salary + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.