**Validation Engineer Specialist**
**Job Mission**
Ensure robust validation for new projects to Brazilian market, attending program needs and key project milestones.
As a team, contribute to define and clarify the validation processes aligned with headquarters, generate engineering solutions, reports and develop team members.
**Main Responsibilities**
Define and document specific validation routes over the country for different vehicles and attributes (Suspension, brakes, ADAS, 4x4, multimedia, etc.)
Provide engineering solutions for issues observed during validation trips and fine tuning for product quality improvement
Generate proper engineering reports for validations and tests
Lead the technical plan and necessary vehicle preparation for validation and benchmark tests
Support the headquarters with data and benchmark research about the market and environmental characteristics
Support homologation team with vehicle mileage accumulation and parts confirmation
Keep vehicle fleet documentation and maintenance on track
Develop and train coworkers
Keep safety procedures updated
**Required**
Bachelors degree or above in vehicle engineering, mechanical, electrical, automotive design or related fields
More than 8 years experience in vehicle validation, vehicle dynamics, product development or related work experience
Strong background on vehicle performance evaluation, dynamic, braking, steering, NVH, ADAS, etc.
Strong Knowledge on tear down and benchmark
Teamwork player and good communication skills
Availability for trips
Familiar with dynamic test procedures and equipment
Fluent English
CNH type B is mandatory. CNH type D is a plus
Strong knowledge in MS Office