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Validation Engineer

Aptiv Nuevo Laredo, Chiapas, Mexico

onsitefull-time
Posted Feb 26, 2026

Role & seniority: Validation Engineer (mid-level)

Stack/tools: Wiring harness design verification; test planning and procedure review; design reviews; lab coordination (Aptiv and external labs); non-conformance management; documentation and PPAP process; customer-facing communication

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Identify wiring harness design verification and validation requirements; review test procedures; develop and adjust test plans with recommendations as needed

  • Facilitate physical harness testing, coordinate parts, labs, quotes/payments, and manage non-conformances; create design change recommendations

  • Compile, present, and obtain customer signoff on test results and validation documentation; coordinate with Application Engineering and Quality/PPAP teams for final packaging and shipment readiness

Must-have skills

  • Strong English speaking/writing; customer-facing comfort

  • Detail orientation and high organizational ability (large volumes of files/data)

  • Multitasking and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with wiring harness design reviews (e.g., splices, sealed terminals)

  • Knowledge of PPAP processes and cross-functional documentation workflows

  • Background in root-cause analysis and interfacing with internal/external labs

Location & work type: Location not disclosed; role involves customer interaction and coordination with Aptiv labs or external labs (likely full-time).

Full Description

Validation Engineer Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? YOUR ROLE As a Validation Engineer our team, you’ll Work with customer engineers to identify all wiring harness design verification and product validation requirements (design specs/testing requirements/etc.). Review all test procedures and develop appropriate test plans as required: Provide recommendations to customer if the previously identified test plan(s) do not meet the test purpose/outcome (sample size calculations, specification updates, etc.) Participate in wiring harness design reviews: Identify designs that do not meet specifications (Splices, sealed terminals, etc.) Provide design recommendations for cost optimization Identify previously validated components to use on the harness to reduce validation cost Facilitate all physical harness testing, including the acquisition of actual test parts and the coordination of quoting/payment process to non-Aptiv test labs (if necessary). Communicate all design and testing non-conformances to appropriate engineering team members: Work with the customer engineering team and provide design change recommendations for components that do not meet the various test requirements Work with the customer validation engineer to create documentation (if required) and identify a containment until a validated solution is in place Engage with Aptiv labs (or outside labs if the testing is done there) to identify the root cause of test failures Provide periodic status updates to customer and Aptiv management on testing and design review completion. Obtain all documentation, data and reports from the required design reviews and test events. Prepare and formally present this information to the customer engineering team for final approval/signoff: Coordinate with the Application engineering team and the Quality/PPAP team to complete proper paperwork and prepare package to send to customer for final approval – thereby allowing shipment of harnesses to the Vehicle Assemble Plant. Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements Any other work activity related to your position. YOUR BACKGROUND Strong English speaking/writing skills (customer facing role) Detail oriented Organization skills (ability to organize, file, retrieve a large number of files, data, etc.) Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously WHY JOIN US? You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package. YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV: Major Medical Insurance Accidental and Life Insurance Savings Fund Pension Plan Learning and development opportunities Recognition for innovation and excellence Opportunities to give back to the community APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! “Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law” Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has approximately 180,000+ employees and operates 12 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 44 countries. Visit aptiv.com. Please review Aptiv's privacy policy by following this link: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice

English SpeakingEnglish WritingDetail OrientedOrganization SkillsMultitaskingValidation Requirements IdentificationTest Procedure ReviewTest Plan DevelopmentDesign Review ParticipationCost OptimizationPhysical Harness TestingNon-conformance CommunicationRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentation PreparationCustomer Approval CoordinationCompliance Assurancemulti-location

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