Product Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and release comprehensive DV/PV plans, reports, and recommendations
• Create and execute test plans for vehicle systems and the entire vehicle
• Document non-conformances and collaborate with design and systems engineers to identify root causes
• Design and configure test methods, scripts, and simulations
• Deploy instrumentation and data acquisition strategies
• Coordinate requirements and validation with component suppliers and external testing facilities
• Gather and refine complex data sets into usable reports
• Support maintenance and calibration of test equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of engineering industry experience
• Experience in automotive or heavy-duty vehicle testing and validation
• Experience supervising 3rd party test facilities and working with engineering suppliers
• Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA, SAE HD, and NFPA standards
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, prototyping, and validation activities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, specializing in zero-emission, hybrid, and clean diesel transit buses. Based in Livermore, CA, the company has a 132-year history of providing reliable and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.