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Goken America

Test Engineer - Electrical Wire Harness

Foster City, CA Posted 2026-06-09
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr
Source
Greenhouse
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.  
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development. Summary:  
As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing and executing a robust and rigorous validation process from requirements development through report approval. This will include managing internal and external testing resources as well as supplier-led validation activities which ensure durability, reliability, and safety targets are satisfied. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand root causes of failures, identify mitigation strategies, and incorporate learnings into new designs
Responsibilities:


• Develop and manage and execute test plans to validate mechanical, electrical, and environmental failure modes for Low Voltage Wire Harnesses  

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure that requirements are clearly defined and captured within the validation plan  

• Identify appropriate test assets, data acquisition systems, and sensors to ensure high-quality test data  

• Analyze test data to provide clear and concise reporting of test results  

• Support DFMEA activities to gain confidence that all potential failure modes are adequately covered within the validation plan.  

• Analyze and resolve problems with moderate level of guidance and direction.  

• Negotiate with other departments internally and suppliers externally to meet the spec requirements.  

• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology.  

• Travel to client / test sites required.

Qualifications:


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2-7 years relevant industry experience.  

• 5+ years of test or validation experience related on grommets, terminals, connectors, harness and LV Components (Fusebox, Battery, Battery sensor, etc) including signal integrity

• Experience with a wide variety of lab and measurement equipment including but not limited to: DAQ, Power supply / E-load, Oscilloscope, Accelerometers, Thermocouples, CAN, LIN and automotive ethernet  

• Experience with Project Management tools such as JIRA and Kanban methodology.  

• Experience with LIN, Ethernet, A2B communications  

• Experience on Production Processes such as Crimping, Welding, Stamping, Molding  

• Familiarity with USCAR 2 and USCAR 21 Standards.
The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.  California Pay Range $65 — $73 USD Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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