Validation Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Validation Engineer jobs in Michigan are consistently in demand, with the state's deep manufacturing base in automotive, medical devices, and industrial automation driving openings at every level from junior validation technician through senior validation engineer. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids account for the largest share of listings, where companies like Ford, Stryker, and Gentex maintain significant engineering operations. Process validation, equipment qualification, and software validation for regulated industries are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Michigan employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable, and sustainable. Ford’s Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware, software, and functional models that provide Best in Class behavior for ADAS features like BlueCruise, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist and 360 Camera Systems.
We are seeking professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models and software. This software test position is passionate about the validation and verification of new features per the ADAS roadmap across all test modalities but could also involve other elements of the product development process as we seek to accelerate software delivery, maintain high levels of quality, and delight consumers.
- Lead and conduct the verification and validation of ADAS related software
- Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and cases
- Define the test setup required to support validation and verification activities. For example, identify the equipment, tools, licenses, hardware, test systems (i.e. HiL), etc... needed and support test bench bring up
- Identify test dependencies such as specifications, interfaces, compliance, hardware, software components, etc...
- Determine opportunities and provide support for automation and tooling
- Perform automated and manual test execution, results analysis, root cause analysis, and verifications
- Contribute to team results through ownership in agile scrum development sprints
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, feature owners, development teams, and other test teams in support of testing and development activities
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 2+ year of relevant experience (including coursework, internship, co-op experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as an automation developer or test engineer
- Understanding of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plan
- Understanding of performance requirements and the interactions with other features and the system, and establish procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively
- Familiarity with control algorithms using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
- Experience with Driver Assistance technologies using radar, cameras, sensors, or
- Experience with data collection and analysis, ideally in driver assist technology
- Proven ability working with Test Management tools for test strategy development, test case development, test execution (manual and automated), and test metric reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work with defect management system (e.g. JIRA)
- Ability to interpret C/C++, Java code, or logs to aid in issue resolution
- Experience working with automated test systems and test script development
- Experience with Matlab, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitHub, Linux development
- Experience with low level debugging tools (Lauterbach ICE, Wireshark, Oscilloscope, etc….)
- Experience with automated testing environment, frameworks, and programming languages (ex: Gtest, CUnit, Slash, Python, Ruby, etc…)
- Experience with using hardware in the loop (HIL) systems and with test bench setup
- Experience with debuggers, Canalyzers and similar test equipment
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$133,200., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$146,600., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$162,900.
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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Electronics & Hardware
- Automotive
- Artificial Intelligence
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in validation engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a closely related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience writing and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ validation protocols
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 or automotive IATF 16949 quality standards
- Proficiency with validation documentation systems and deviation or CAPA processes
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices or automotive
- Strong technical writing skills for producing validation reports and summary documentation
Validation Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a validation engineer in Michigan?
Most Michigan employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or biomedical engineering, or a closely related field. Michigan does not issue a state-specific license for validation engineers, but employers in regulated sectors strongly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Certified Quality Engineer credential through ASQ. Building hands-on experience with validation protocols in automotive or medical device settings, both of which are prominent in Michigan, is the most direct path to a first role.
Which companies hire validation engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring validation engineers in Michigan right now include BTI Solutions, Ford Motor Company, and ALTEN, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturers means steady demand across a range of company sizes and industries throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most validation engineer jobs?
Troy, Auburn Hills, and Novi have the most validation engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit and its broader metro anchor the automotive and advanced manufacturing cluster that generates the highest volume, while Ann Arbor draws demand from life sciences and university-affiliated medical technology firms, and Grand Rapids reflects the region's strong medical device and furniture manufacturing base.
Are there remote validation engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Most validation work requires physical presence on the manufacturing floor or in a laboratory to execute and witness qualification protocols. About 43% of validation engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve documentation review, protocol writing, or quality systems work rather than hands-on execution. Pure remote roles are most common at companies with distributed quality teams.
How can I get hired as a validation engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or validation technician role, which many large Michigan manufacturers use as a feeder position. Automotive suppliers like Gentex and medical device companies based in the Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor corridors regularly bring on new graduates through co-op and rotational engineering programs. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and building hands-on experience with document control or testing in any regulated environment gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for junior validation roles.
Where can I find and apply to validation engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to validation engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, medical device, and industrial manufacturing employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.
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