Job Title: Infotainment Validation Engineer (925) Location: Cranfield Salary: £29.00 per hour We are recruiting for an Infotainment Validation Engineer to join a globally recognised automotive company in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role, with the opportunity for the contract to run for several years. Key Responsibilities: • Validate infotainment electrical systems, including navigation and audio systems, both on the bench and in-vehicle, ensuring compliance with design/test standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. • Conduct interoperability testing of connected systems for functionality, performance, and reliability. • Develop and execute test plans to align with project milestones and design goals. • Create testing procedures, scenarios, and report test results to design sections and upper management. • Confirm vehicle specifications and necessary test parts for validation, arranging vehicle transportation when required. • Support root cause investigation and data logging for vehicle concerns. • Provide technical support and software management for the manufacturing plant and test fleet. • Occasionally assist with market investigations. • Manage suppliers, technicians, and guest engineers during validation activities. • Prepare and deliver test reports, investigation reports, and test plans in line with vehicle development schedules. • Help maintain the quality of infotainment systems, ensuring validation is completed within project milestones. Qualifications & Experience: • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. • Strong knowledge of software programming and software quality assurance. • Experience with software application into vehicle ECUs, including flashing, coding/configuration, and calibration. • Familiarity with regional and regulatory requirements for global markets. • Ability to risk assess software modifications and develop appropriate test plans. • Experience with validating multiple software versions and managing validation activities simultaneously. • Understanding of network communications and bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet). • Proficient with tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, Matlab, or similar, for data capture, analysis, and executing test procedures. • Experience with offboard telematics systems such as servers, network providers, and commercial software applications. • Competent with system circuit diagrams and identifying electrical connections. • Familiarity with problem-solving tools and techniques like Kepner Tregoe or SixSigma. • Proficient in using digital oscilloscopes and basic electrical test equipment. • Experience in automotive electrical and electronic system development, having completed at least two vehicle developments or demonstrating equivalent experience. • Ability to travel abroad, typically for a few days to two weeks, but occasionally for longer durations or at short notice. • Competent in PC applications, including Microsoft Excel and Project. • Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously. Hours & Pay: • Monday to Friday • 39 hours per week • £29.00 per hour If youre passionate about infotainment systems and want to be part of a forward-thinking team in the automotive industry, apply now to join this exciting project. LMIND