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Contract Automotive Validation Engineer Jobs in Michigan

HPTech Inc.

HIL Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Auburn Hills, Michigan Long Term Contract (W2 only) In Person Interview What you need for this ... Relevant automotive experience * Knowledge of CAN based communication and diagnostic tools - Vector ...

Magna

Validation Engineer

Southfield, MI

Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're ... The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing validation test plans and timing schedules to ...

Magna

Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're ... The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing validation test plans and timing schedules to ...

Magna

Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're ... The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing validation test plans and timing schedules to ...

Expleo

Automotive Test & Validation Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

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EXPLEO USA is looking for an Automotive Test & Validation Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Troy, Michigan. Responsibilities: * Review and analyze test service requests and customer ...

Expleo

Automotive Test & Validation Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

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Overview EXPLEO USA is looking for an Automotive Test & Validation Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Troy, Michigan. Responsibilities: * Review and analyze test service requests and ...

Expleo

Automotive Test & Validation Engineer

Troy, MI

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Overview EXPLEO USA is looking for an Automotive Test & Validation Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Troy, Michigan. Responsibilities: * Review and analyze test service requests and ...

Yanfeng

Validation Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

This position functions as a Validation Engineer within the Engineering Validation team. This team ... Knowledge of Automotive Test Methods and Automotive Test Specification Test lab experience ...

General Motors

Design Release Engineer

Warren, MI · Hybrid

$37.75 - $43.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field of study ... Functional safety standards including ISO 26262 and automotive validation processes; Failure Mode ...

Yanfeng Human Resources

Validation Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

This position functions as a Validation Engineer within the Engineering Validation team. This team ... Qualifications include: • Knowledge of Automotive Test Methods and Automotive Test Specification ...

Corium Innovations

Validation Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

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... contract resources, and customers/vendors (as applicable) to plan, develop, maintain and execute ... The Sr. Validation Engineer is responsible for performing appropriate validation/qualification ...

General Motors

Design Release Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$37.75 - $43.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field of study ... Functional safety standards including ISO 26262 and automotive validation processes; Failure Mode ...

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What is the difference between Contract Automotive Validation Engineer vs Contract Automotive Test Engineer?

AspectContract Automotive Validation EngineerContract Automotive Test Engineer
CertificationsRelevant engineering degrees, ISTQB, ISTA certificationsSimilar certifications, focus on testing standards
Work EnvironmentDevelopment labs, vehicle testing sites, validation centersTesting facilities, vehicle prototypes, lab environments
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive OEMs, suppliers, validation service providersAutomotive OEMs, suppliers, testing agencies

The Contract Automotive Validation Engineer focuses on validating vehicle systems and components to ensure they meet specifications, often involving comprehensive testing and analysis. The Contract Automotive Test Engineer primarily conducts specific tests on vehicle parts or systems to verify performance. While both roles require similar certifications and work in testing environments within the automotive industry, validation engineers have a broader scope involving system validation, whereas test engineers focus on executing specific tests.

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Infographic showing various Contract Automotive Validation Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 8% Temporary, and 31% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution.

Automotive Validation Engineer - OTA

Global Connect Technologies

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

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Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Title: OTA Validation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time


Job Description:

We are Seeking an OTA Validation Engineer with strong experience in OTA software upgrades/downgrades, ECU flashing, and vehicle-level validation. The role involves validating OTA updates, executing test plans, analyzing logs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Key Skills

  • OTA software update validation (upgrade/downgrade)
  • ECU flashing via OTA, wired, and USB
  • Vehicle, HIL (dSPACE), and in-vehicle automation testing
  • CAN, LIN, DoIP, UDS protocols
  • Vector tools: CANoe, CANalyzer
  • Test automation: Python, C#, ECU Test
  • Defect and version management: JIRA, GitHub, SVN

Nice to Have

  • CAPL scripting, ECU Test experience
  • OEM automotive or connected vehicle experience

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