Test Rig Engineer - Automotive

Engibex; Sint-Truiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Engibex in Belgium seeks an engineer to operate and develop endurance test rigs for hybrid and full electric powertrains. You will program tests in Python, automate sequences and work with CANape to acquire data.

The role involves ensuring safe operation, performing maintenance, and driving continuous improvements across R&D test processes. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree, has about 2 years of hands-on bench testing experience, and communicates in English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electromechanical or mechatronics.
• 2 years' experience in physical testing on benches or in the field.
• Ability to read and write code; Python is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems: torque, speed, load, rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with test automation, data acquisition and CAN/CANape is a plus.
• Interest in hybrid and electric powertrains is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and develop endurance test rigs for transmissions in hybrid and EV powertrains.
• Program and automate tests using Python and CANape.
• Own assigned test rigs, ensure safe operation, maintenance and upgrades.
• Act as primary contact for operational issues and resolve problems systematically.
• Identify related testing issues to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with validation, test engineering, technicians and R&D to optimize processes.
• Develop tools and documentation to standardize operations across test rigs.
• Work in the R&D Test Center assembling and validating prototype powertrains.

Skills

Python

Analytical reasoning

Hands-on testing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CANape

Vector tools

Job description

We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.

Le poste :

• Operate and develop advanced endurance test rigs, running component tests on complete transmissions for hybrid and full electric powertrains.
• Program and automate tests: develop and improve test sequences on a real time platform, with Python and CANape as automation tools.
• Take ownership of assigned test rigs, ensuring high-quality and safe operation, routine maintenance, necessary upgrades and continuous efficiency improvements.
• Act as the primary contact for operational issues, resolving problems systematically to prevent recurrence.
• Look beyond the task at hand: identify related issues during testing, raise them and take them up to improve testing quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with validation and test engineering, test rig operators, technicians and various R&D departments to execute and optimize testing processes.
• Develop tools and documentation to standardize operation across test rigs, using Key Performance Indicators to enhance testing quality and efficiency.
• You will be working in the R&D Test Center department where automatic transmissions, hybrid and full electric prototype powertrains are assembled and validated.

Profil recherché :

Background

• Engineering degree (mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics or equivalent).
• First professional experience after graduation, ideally around 2 years, in physical testing of mechanical or electromechanical systems on a test bench or in the field.
• Hands-on programming skills are required: you can read code and write it yourself. The language matters less than the ability; Python is a strong asset.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems: torque, speed, load, rotating machinery, sensors and how they connect together. Transmission-specific knowledge can be learned on site.
• Strong analytical reasoning.
• Knowledge of test automation, data acquisition, CAN and Vector tools (CANape) is an asset.
• Knowledge of hybrid and electric powertrains, high voltage applications or control theory is a plus.

Attitude and competences

• You take initiative and work autonomously: you do not stop once a problem is solved, but look around for what else can be improved in the testing process.
• This role demands a proactive, innovative and structured approach to ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of the testing capabilities.
• Thanks to your structured way of working, together with clear communication skills and a good knowledge of English, you are continuously on the look-out for improvements and committed to implementing them.
• You have strong problem solving skills and are familiar with related methods.
• You enjoy hands-on work on the test bench, together with technicians.