1948 TEST ENGINEER (28057)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field;
• Strong experience in automotive testing, preferably with trucks and/or buses.
• Experience in heavy-duty vehicle development or certification environments;
• Knowledge of international standards: ECE R13, ECE R131 e ECE R130 e R79;
• Exposure to international regulations and homologation processes;
• Collaboration experience with simulation or CAE teams
• Proven hands-on experience with: Braking, Handling, and ADAS testing; Braking certification tests; Competitor vehicle analysis and benchmarking;
• Strong experience in data processing and analysis, including: Vision; CANalyzer; Canape;
• Proven experience with test instrumentation and equipment, including: Steering wheel force transducers; Pressure gauges; GPS systems; Thermocouples; VBOX; and Ipetronik and Dewesoft data acquisition modules;
• Proven driving experience with heavy-duty vehicles;
• Valid Category D/E driver’s license (mandatory);
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Activities:

• Plan, execute, and analyze Verification & Validation (V&V) tests focused on: Braking performance; Handling and vehicle dynamics and ADAS functional and performance testing;
• Perform and support braking certification tests, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards;
• Conduct competitor vehicle benchmarking and analysis, including test execution, data comparison, and technical reporting;
• Drive test vehicles (trucks and buses) during development, benchmarking, and certification activities;
• Prepare vehicles for testing, including instrumentation and sensor installation;
• Process, analyze, and interpret test data to generate technical conclusions, recommendations and engineering reports;
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve test methods, processes, and data analysis;
• Independently manage test activities and technical problem-solving, ensuring efficient execution;
• Frequent travel is required.