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What they do
A Validation Engineer evaluates and maintains machinery and equipment used in manufacturing, and supervises workers that use and repair the machines.
$91,886 / year median in Illinois
-2% projected decline
Job Description
at Belcan in
Mossville, Illinois, United States Job Description Dev/Research Engineer Job Number:
367792
Category:
Embedded Sys /
Software Eng Description:
Job Title:
Dev/Research Engineer Location:
Mossville, IL Zip Code:
61552
Duration:
12
Months Pay Rate:
$41.67/hr.
Keyword's:
#Mossvillejobs; #Dev/ResearchEngineerjobs;
Start Date:
Immediate We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $41.67/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO , holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
Job Summary:
This position supports the work group by validating drivetrain systems, turning test data into engineering insight, and identifying product risks that influence design decisions and support
NPI / CPI
execution. Its work directly improves drivetrain performance, durability, reliability, quality, and delivery against program cost and schedule commitments. A typical day involves coordinating with design, controls, and lab teams to plan validation work, execute drivetrain tests, review data, troubleshoot issues, and document results. The role balances hands-on test activity with engineering analysis, cross-functional communication, and follow-up actions that support
NPI / CPI
programs and product quality
Responsibilities:
o Partner with design, controls, and cross-functional teams to define validation requirements and influence design decisions. o Plan, prepare, and execute drivetrain component and system validation testing. o Prepare and instrument test units, including test setups and data acquisition needs. o Analyze complex test data, compare results to requirements, and identify performance gaps. o Apply system-level thinking to evaluate component interactions and tradeoffs. o Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues during testing. o Perform inspections, failure analysis, and support structured root cause investigations. o Support
NPI / CPI
build events, validation activities, and issue resolution. o Document test procedures, results, and conclusions in clear technical reports.
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 2-4 years - Degree requirement: Mechanical engineering degree aligns best with the role; open for Masters Degree but the years of experience should still be 2 years; No Associate Degree Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Location:
Mossville , IL Minimum Experience (yrs): 2-4
Required Education:
Bachelor (BA, BS…)
Benefits:
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance