Validation & Prototype Engineer for Adjacent Market

Validation & Prototype Engineer for Adjacent Market

Aptiv

Krakow, Poland

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

This role will play a key part in supporting projects beyond automotive, contributing to the development of new competencies, processes, and solutions for these emerging industries - such as Aerospace, Defense, Robotics, BESS, MHDV, etc.

Your Role:

• Prepare and coordinate prototype builds of electrical wire harnesses, in line with regulatory, customer and internal requirements, including sourcing, processes, methods, and tooling.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and 3D CAD models for harness prototypes.
• Plan and coordinate functional, electrical, environmental, and mechanical validation tests, in compliance with relevant standards.
• Analyze prototype results, conduct root-cause analyses, and propose design or process improvements.
• Provide technical input to DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with the quality management system.
• Identify new product requirements and perform benchmarking of solutions and products for adjacent markets.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality and other departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 3–5+ years of relevant professional experience in engineering or manufacturing, preferably involving Electrical Wire Harnesses in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Robotics, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with testing and validation standards for electrical components, preferably in Aerospace & Defense or automotive-related markets.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical design and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of electrical measurements and statistical methods.
• Hands-on experience with wire harness fabrication tools preferred (crimping, splicing, heat-shrink, overbraiding...).
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel up to 20-30%.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills