Validation Technician

Employment Type: 1099 Contract

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

Position Overview: Echelle Resources is seeking an Validation Technician to support our client, Honda R&D, at its Raymond, Ohio facility. This is a hands on engineering support role working directly with prototype vehicles, vehicle components, software, and engineering teams. This is not a traditional software development position and does not require someone to be a software developer. The ideal candidate is technically curious, dependable, comfortable working around vehicles and technology, and able to communicate clearly when problems are identified. Some days may involve structured testing and detailed troubleshooting. Other days may involve installing prototype components, updating vehicle software, gathering logs, reproducing an issue, or simply driving a vehicle under specific conditions to evaluate its behavior.

Responsibilities: Work directly with prototype and development vehicles

What We Are Looking For: Technical depth is helpful, but communication, dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to learn are extremely important for this position. Comfortable working hands on with vehicles, electronics, computers, and software Able to follow detailed testing procedures and technical instructions Comfortable troubleshooting problems without always having an immediate answer Strong communicators who can clearly explain what happened, what was tested, and what was observed Organized and capable of documenting work accurately Comfortable learning new technology and unfamiliar systems Dependable and able to work independently Comfortable interacting directly with engineers and client personnel Willing to perform both highly technical tasks and routine testing activities depending on the needs of the day

Preferred Background: A degree or experience in areas such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or a related technical field is helpful. Experience with any of the following is also beneficial: Electrical or electronic systems Software or hardware troubleshooting Prototype vehicles or vehicle components Android or embedded systems ADB or command line tools Test equipment and data collection Issue tracking or documentation tools such as Jira Prior automotive experience is not required if the candidate has a strong technical foundation, communicates well, and is willing to learn. This position is onsite five days per week in Raymond, Ohio and requires someone who can reliably be at the Honda R&D facility each day. The position is a 1099 contract role. While the current engagement is structured as a contract position, the role and engagement structure could evolve in the future based on business needs and performance. We are looking to fill the position quickly and are prioritizing candidates who can begin within approximately one week.