Validation Engineer

About the team

The ADAS Validation Engineering team plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and performance of advanced driver assistance systems. Our engineers work closely with both internal development teams and OEM customers to validate camera and radar-based technologies. The team is responsible for vehicle testing, data analysis, and supporting the continuous improvement of ZF’s cutting-edge ADAS solutions.

What you can look forward to as Validation Engineer:

• Validation of camera and radar-based driver assistance systems
• Define requirements and analyze system specifications
• Develop, prepare, and review test specifications
• Install and debug test equipment in vehicles
• Perform camera and radar installation and calibration
• Execute vehicle performance tests according to specifications
• Analyze, document, and interpret test results using tools such as Matlab and Vector
• Support the DAS development organization and customer teams with technical feedback

Your profile as Validation Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automotive, Mechanical, Electronics, or Computer Science Engineering
• At least two years of experience in system or vehicle testing, preferably in automotive system development
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and ability to develop relevant test specifications
• Proficiency in Matlab, DOORS, CANape, CANalyzer, and other vehicle measurement tools
• Knowledge of electronics, electrical product testing, and programming languages

• Structured, independent, and target-oriented work style with strong documentation skills
• Business-level communication skills in both English and Japanese; team player with basic project management and presentation skills
• Valid Japanese driver’s license with sufficient driving experience in Japan; willingness to travel (approx. 20%)

Why you should choose ZF in Yokohama?

• Annual Leave
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Flexible Working Hour
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Growth Opportunity