About Us
Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible. In 2008, Polaroid shuttered its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant film. Over 10 years later that startup acquired what was left of Polaroid and today weʼre again a small group of people passionate about changing the world through great products.
Job Summary
At Polaroid, we are evolving validation from execution-driven to architecture-driven. We are
looking for a Validation Architecture Engineer with strong hands-on testing fundamentals and
the ability (or strong willingness) to grow into a test architecture role.
This role combines validation execution with test case development and early-stage validation
thinking. You will work closely with R&D teams to identify NUDD (New, Unique, Difficult,
Different) risks and define validation approaches, while also leveraging modern tools (including AI-assisted tools) to accelerate test development.
You will play a critical role in ensuring that all NUDD risks are identified, testable, and validated before products enter mass production.
Key Responsibilities
Validation Strategy & Early Engagement
- Collaborate with R&D during early product development to understand system design and identify NUDD (New, Unique, Difficult, Different) risks
- Support development of validation approaches and test coverage
Test Case Development (Core Focus)
- Develop test cases, procedures, and validation methods based on product requirements
- Leverage AI tools or modern engineering tools to accelerate test case creation and documentation
- Continuously improve and refine test cases across projects
Hands-on Validation Execution
- Execute in-house validation tests, especially for critical or NUDD-related scenarios
- Analyze test results and support issue investigation
Validation Readiness & Milestones
- Ensure NUDD-related test coverage is identified and structured during early product development stages
- Target to have majority of test cases defined and ready before tooling readiness / early validation build phase
- Support completion of remaining test cases prior to DVT (Design Validation Test) phase
- Contribute to validation readiness and execution planning across development milestones
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, and external partners
- Support alignment on validation coverage and execution
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelorʼs degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
- 3–6 years of experience in validation, testing, or related engineering roles
- Strong hands-on testing experience (mechanical, electrical, or system-level)
- Basic understanding of validation methodology and test planning
- Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
- Good communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
- Experience in scripting or coding (e.g., Python) or strong willingness to learn
- Interest in test automation, data analysis, or tooling development
- Experience using engineering tools or AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency
- Experience in consumer electronics or imaging-related products
- Understanding of product development lifecycle (NPI / DVT / PVT)
