Electronics Test Lead

Full Job Description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

About the role

As part of a large  global organization and working with a diverse team based in the West of Ireland, the Electronics Test Lead will be working in a dynamic environment and will be involved in testing the latest technology in the Automotive Industry. 

The Electronics Test Lead will interact and coordinate test teams both on and off site. He/She will be heavily involved in the development process of all aspects of testing (setup, results, specifications, etc.) as well as in the review process. 

Excellent communication skills, great time and task management abilities, as well as a strong background in Electronics are key skills for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities 

About the role 

• The Electronics Test Lead will be responsible for liaising and coordinating with Project Teams based on and off site 

• He/She will design and review test setups and will train team members to ensure consistency in Test Methods and Procedures 

• The Test Lead will be responsible for working and coordinating with the Project Teams in writing and reviewing Test Specifications 

• He/She will take active part and observe the correct application of Review Processes for Test Results and Reports 

• The Test Lead will be responsible for reviewing and selecting specialized test  equipment when necessary 

• Provide Technical Leadership and decision making to the Electronics Test Team for / during

  • Reviews of internal test aspects 

  • Selecting appropriate test solution and equipment 

  • Internal reviews of test results with project teams

  • Creating new test specifications and maintain existing ones

• Participate in formal product Design Reviews and Schematic/PCB Reviews 

• Support development and maintenance of the Electronics Development process

• Sponsor Innovation and Creativity in the development of all products 

• Give regular status reports and performance metrics for your team, including sub contractors, to the Electronics Team Leads or Department Manager

• Identify Training requirements for assigned staff

• Keep up to date with new Standards and general market information in the Industry

• Desirables 

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum of 7 years experience working in an electronics design and development environment

• Strong background working in a test environment: i.e. Test specification development and review, Test setups design and review, Test results analysis and review 

• Experience using test and acquisition equipment: Multimeter, Function Generator, Oscilloscope, Network Analyzer, Power Supply characterisation Tools

• Good understanding of Schematic and Layout Design

• Experience with communication protocols (i.e CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, MIPI, PoC, LVDS, etc)  

• Experience with working with large teams in multiple locations

• Ability to understand project development milestones

• Good understanding of DFM techniques 

• Project management skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience in the automotive industry would be an advantage

• Mindset of continuous improvement

Job:

R&D Design Leader

Organization:

Engineering Electronic - CDA

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2023-08-22

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

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