Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer

Job Title – Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer

Job Location 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424. Onsite role from day 1.-Need to be local

Duration - 6 Months+

Rate -  W2 

Mode Of Interview -  Phone/Skype

Note – Need LinkedIn

Additional Information:
Do you anticipate this position converting to FTE?
This is a lead role. If the person is a strong fit and builds the product knowledge needed to stand out, we would consider FTE conversion.

What are the top 3 skills that you are looking for in this candidate?
1.           Proactive ownership of DVP&R activities
2.           Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, lab, and program teams
3.           Experience tracking non-conformances and influencing effective closure of validation failures
What does your interview process look like?
1.           Virtual 1:1 interview with me
2.           On-site panel interview with colleagues and managers
Would you consider hiring someone who would be 100% remote? Or do they need to be on-site at Trimble?
This is an on-site role.

Duties:    
This role spearheads the validation of advanced IMUs and sensing solutions used in sophisticated off-highway equipment. The position bridges the gap between digital design and physical performance, ensuring that electronic systems perform reliably in demanding real-world environments.

Role Overview
The Lead Electronic Verification & Validation Engineer owns planning, coordination, and execution of verification and validation for IMUs, angle sensors, and related electronic sensing systems. The role ensures products meet performance, reliability, and quality expectations using structured, risk-based validation practices.

Key Responsibilities
Validation Planning and Strategy

- Develop and maintain DVP&R plans

- Translate requirements, risks, and FMEA outputs into validation strategies

- Define acceptance criteria and ensure validation coverage
 

Test Execution and Coordination

- Plan validation across simulation, lab, HIL, environmental, and field testing

- Coordinate with internal teams and external testing resources

- Ensure test readiness and quality execution
 

Evaluation, Reporting, and Release Support

- Review validation results for accuracy and traceability

- Provide technical feedback and recommendations

- Support product release decisions based on validation outcomes


Cross-functional Leadership

- Work with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems teams

- Align validation plans with schedules and resources

- Improve validation workflows and consistency

 
Logistics

- Location: Dayton, Ohio

- Travel: 10%

Skills:    
Skills and Experience

- Understanding of electronic product development

- Knowledge of validation methods and reliability engineering

- Familiarity with FMEA and risk-based validation

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with IMUs, MEMS sensors, or off-highway equipment

- Background in reliability or durability testing

- Hands-on lab or machine testing experience

Education:    
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field