Senior Hardware Validation Engineer - Product Level (f/m/d)

About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. We offer a relaxed and friendly work atmosphere with flat hierarchies. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz. Learn more about us on our website .

About the role

As a Senior Validation Engineer at Munich Electrification, you will play a key leadership role within the Hardware Development team. You will be responsible for overseeing the electrical and environmental validation and testing of automotive battery components, both in-house and with external partners. This includes managing the entire validation lifecycle, from identifying high-risk components to executing advanced validation tests and driving continuous improvements.

Your future tasks at a glance

• Define and manage the specifications for electrical and environmental tests, ensuring alignment with customer needs and risk analysis based on technologies and mission profiles.
• Oversee the procurement and management of test equipment, harnesses, fixtures, and other materials needed for validation.
• Manage test and laboratory resources in collaboration with project management and external partners.
• Plan, execute, and document in-house and external validation tests, ensuring thorough and accurate reporting.
• Lead lessons learned processes from validation and field failures, driving improvements in test methodologies and product quality.
• Conduct structured failure analysis and provide support for root cause investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance, teaching best practices, and helping them develop their skills.

What you bring with you

• Successfully completed studies in an engineering field (e.g., mechatronics, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or similar).
• Proven experience in the validation and analysis of electronics, with a strong background in automotive applications.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and a solid foundation in the theoretical analysis of quality and verification metrics (a plus).
• Experience in electronics design, ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Highly motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for projects.
• A passion for innovative solutions in electric vehicle electronics.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills; fluency in English is required (German is a plus).

What we offer

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with the most prestigious customers in the automotive sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development. Strive in an exciting working environment, experience various inspiring team events, benefit from adequate and competitive compensation, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home. In our office we supply all employees with a healthy lunch and fresh snacks every day.

We additionally offer our permanent full-time employees, among other benefits:

• Free access to the fitness center right next to us
• Public transport ticket for Munich
• Bike-Leasing via Business Bike

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