Test Principal Engineer

Validation Principal Engineer When your products transform the way we live and work, nothing can be left to chance. Our Test Engineering team takes charge of the testing, evaluation and validation of all our devices. We’re a team of expert engineers responsible for the development of all test cases and test tools to ensure the functionality and compatibility of our products. We’re involved in the whole testing process from preparing test and diagnostic programs to recommending changes in testing equipment procedures and designing new testing equipment. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Validation Principal Engineer on our Test Engineering Team in Shanghai. What you’ll achieve As a Validation Principal Engineer, you will be responsible to Focuses on activities in Define, Plan, Implement, Launch, and Sustain Phases. Drive test strategy implementation, issue analysis, DOE (Design Of Experiment), and validation technical investigations and training. You will partner with a test team during test execution and report results to development engineers and leadership. You will also create test plans that include resource requirements based on inputs from Development and Marketing. Finally, you will work with external validation partners to develop comprehensive test plans and test coverage across multiple test organizations. You will: Identify and develop strategic test partnerships with ODMs and suppliers. Review vendor test cases and gap analysis to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Cross functional dissemination for portfolio/generational test strategy. Create & review product family or product specific test plan. Conduct Design of experiments to support issue triage and analysis. Oversight, tracking and assessment of the validation efforts between various validation functional teams (CiT, Workshops, CSLP, etc) test tool investigations and methodology recommendations (evolution during implementation) Collect and research failure data from various groups (Quality, Reliability, Validation, lessons learned, Service, Repair Centers, etc.) to drive root cause analysis and closed-loop corrective actions. Take the first step towards your dream career Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements 5 to 8 years of related experience Solid understanding of PC and server related hardware and software system architecture, and interactions and should be able to apply it to resolve issues Enthusiastic about learning new tools, languages and operating systems used by the test team Proficient in reading and understanding technical data sheets Desirable Requirements Minimum BS in engineering discipline (SW/EE/etc.), and design experience in the area of focus (Notebook, Desktop, BIOS, Graphics, Dock, and Communication preferred) Who we are We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Application closing date: 30 Jun. 2026 Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here .