Testing and Validation/PS-CC/EAC

Location: bangalore, in

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

• Own and guide the connector validation domain for new product development, change validation, and field issue replication.
• Define validation plan aligned with product safety, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Design, execute, and optimize validation programs that include:
  • Mechanical tests: Durability, retention force, insertion/extraction force, wear analysis, mating cycles.
  • Electrical tests: Contact resistance, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand voltage, signal integrity.
  • Environmental tests: Thermal shock, humidity, corrosion (salt spray), vibration, dust/water ingress (IP ratings), etc.
• Drive root cause analysis and field failure investigation for validation failures using tools such as SEM, micro-sectioning, FEA correlation, etc.
• Define and manage internal test lab capabilities, equipment selection, and advanced measurement systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and validation teams across global sites; act as a technical coach.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and support the implementation of Design for Reliability (DfR) principles.
• Author and enforce robust testing protocols, validation plans (DVP&R), and lab SOPs.
• Serve as technical liaison with customers, certification bodies, and external testing labs.
• Evaluate, interpret, and implement updates to testing standards (USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM)
• Contribute to standardization efforts, best practice guides, and global validation process improvements.
• Develop and deploy modular and scalable validation frameworks covering mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing of connector systems.

Key Competencies & Expertise:

• Expert-level knowledge of connector technologies, design failure modes, and reliability risks.
• Deep understanding of global testing standards(USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM), etc.
• Advanced analytical and diagnostic skills (FMEA, 8D, RCA, Fish bone, etc.).
• Experience with lab management, test automation systems (LabVIEW/TestStand), and environmental chambers.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional and cross-regional engineering teams.
• Strong documentation, report writing, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple validation projects under tight timelines.
• Experience on theoretical calculations related to connector testings.
• Ability to interact with Cross functional teams
• Problem solving & analytical capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing skills, and business acumen.

Preferred skills:

• Work experience in connector industry / automotive domain is added advantage
• Exposure to plastic injection molding tooling, sheet metal (forming, stamping) tools, connector assembly tools
• Knowledge on Electrical Vehicles High Voltage connector is added advantage
• Experience/participation in DRBFM/focus matrix and FMEA for connector
• Knowledge in project management tools like MS project & other MS office tools.

Added Advantage:

• Strong background in automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, or industrial automation sectors.
• Experience in accredited test labs or leading product validation organizations is a plus.
• Risk assessment knowledge
• German language will be added advantage

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

Additional Information

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