Glazing & Closures Validation Engineer

Irvine, CAfull timeOn Site

H1B: yes

Alten Technology The Glazing & Closures Validation Engineer at Alten Technology owns validation of glazing and closures systems for an autonomous vehicle. The role focuses on reliability and durability validation, test planning, failure analysis, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

Own validation of glazing and closures systems — glass/glazing, doors, latches, actuators, and seals.
Drive reliability and durability validation of closure mechanisms through their full operating life.
Develop test plans, defining methods and acceptance criteria tied to program and regulatory requirements.
Plan and oversee durability, environmental, and performance testing, and interpret the results.
Lead DFMEA and failure analysis, driving root cause and corrective actions to resolution.
Support test design and instrumentation, including sensors and measurement setups.
Work with suppliers through build and validation — some travel to supplier and test sites (Michigan, Modesto CA).
Partner cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality to reach production readiness.

Qualification

StrongWorking knowledge of glass/glazingGrounding in manufacturing processesComponent design experience in closuresHands-on test experience$110

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (required).
Mid- to senior-level experience in automotive closures, body, or glazing validation.
Strong, demonstrated experience with closure mechanisms — latches, doors, seals, and actuators.
Proven reliability and durability validation experience, with data-driven failure analysis.
Working knowledge of glass/glazing, bonding and sealing, and related manufacturing processes.
Understanding of relevant FMVSS and regulatory requirements (including glazing).
Grounding in manufacturing processes, materials, and environmental failure modes.
Proficiency with CAD (CATIA and/or SolidWorks).

Preferred

Component design experience in closures, glazing, or sealing systems.
Familiarity with Polarion and Jira for requirements and issue tracking.
Hands-on test experience, metrology exposure.
Experience in a new-program or new-product-introduction environment.
$110,000 - 130,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Benefits

Salary: $110-130k

Company

Alten Technology

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