CoC engineer - Connectors

Company Description Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Job Description • Own and guide the connector validation domain for new product development, change validation, and field issue replication. • Define validation plan aligned with product safety, customer specifications, and industry standards. • Design, execute, and optimize validation programs that include:Mechanical tests: Durability, retention force, insertion/extraction force, wear analysis, mating cycles.Electrical tests: Contact resistance, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand voltage, signal integrity.Environmental tests: Thermal shock, humidity, corrosion (salt spray), vibration, dust/water ingress (IP ratings), etc. • Drive root cause analysis and field failure investigation for validation failures using tools such as SEM, micro-sectioning, FEA correlation, etc. • Define and manage internal test lab capabilities, equipment selection, and advanced measurement systems. • Mentor junior engineers and validation teams across global sites; act as a technical coach. • Lead cross-functional design reviews and support the implementation of Design for Reliability (DfR) principles. • Author and enforce robust testing protocols, validation plans (DVP&R), and lab SOPs. • Serve as technical liaison with customers, certification bodies, and external testing labs. • Evaluate, interpret, and implement updates to testing standards (USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM) • Contribute to standardization efforts, best practice guides, and global validation process improvements. • Develop and deploy modular and scalable validation frameworks covering mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing of connector systems. Key Competencies & Expertise: • Expert-level knowledge of connector technologies, design failure modes, and reliability risks. • Deep understanding of global testing standards(USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM), etc. • Advanced analytical and diagnostic skills (FMEA, 8D, RCA, Fish bone, etc.). • Experience with lab management, test automation systems (LabVIEW/TestStand), and environmental chambers. • Proven leadership in cross-functional and cross-regional engineering teams. • Strong documentation, report writing, and customer-facing communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple validation projects under tight timelines. • Experience on theoretical calculations related to connector testings. • Ability to interact with Cross functional teams • Problem solving & analytical capabilities • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing skills, and business acumen. Preferred skills: • Work experience in connector industry / automotive domain is added advantage • Exposure to plastic injection molding tooling, sheet metal (forming, stamping) tools, connector assembly tools • Knowledge on Electrical Vehicles High Voltage connector is added advantage • Experience/participation in DRBFM/focus matrix and FMEA for connector • Knowledge in project management tools like MS project & other MS office tools. Added Advantage: • Strong background in automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, or industrial automation sectors. • Experience in accredited test labs or leading product validation organizations is a plus. • Risk assessment knowledge • German language will be added advantage Qualifications B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Additional Information 6 +