Validation Engineer (AUTO)

Expleo Group; Sint-Truiden; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalization insurance

Outpatient insurance

Pension plan

Group insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Sports & social events

Gifts for special occasions

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Representation fees

32 vacation days

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking an experienced Automotive Validation Lead in Belgium to define validation approaches and oversee test planning across European facilities. You will sign off results, convert needs into test requests, and lead a technically strong team through complex validation projects.

Requires a Master in Automotive/Electro-Mechanical and 5+ years in automotive testing, with familiarity in hybrid powertrains, automatic transmission, and CAN tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automotive or Electro-Mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive testing and testing facilities.
• Experience with Hybrid Powertrains and Automatic Transmission is an advantage.
• Experience in technically leading a team.
• Proficiency with CANape, CANalyser, AVL-CRETA, INCA and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Define the validation approach for the domain(s), including the virtual validation.
• Sign-off on the validation results for domain milestones.
• Ensure execution of part of the extended product design validation test plan.
• Provide work instructions on technical cases to other team members.
• Convert abstract test needs into real test requests.
• Coordinate weekly planning from long-term plans and resolve roadblocks.
• Prepare, coordinate, perform data analysis and reporting of development tests.
• Build knowledge of testing facilities across Europe.
• Collaborate with different disciplines to solve roadblocks.

Skills

Automotive testing

Team leadership

Hybrid powertrains

Automatic transmission

Matlab

Education

Master in Automotive/Electro-Mechanical

Tools

CANape

CANalyser

AVL-CRETA

INCA

MATLAB

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future-proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast-track innovation through each step of your value chain.

We are strategically positioned to build value, with a global footprint across 30 countries. We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best-in-class pan-European technological centers and unique best-shoring capabilities.

We leverage a network of high value-adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Define the validation approach for her/his domain(s), including the virtual validation.
• Sign-off on the validation results for her/his domain at SOP or other milestones.
• Ensure the execution of a part of the extended product design validation test plan and you make sure the agreed milestones are being met.
• Supports the rest of the organization with her/his practical knowledge by providing work instructions on specific technical cases for her/his domain(s)
• Convert abstract test needs into real test requests
• Convert the long term planning in weekly planning and solve roadblocks which endanger the progress in order to ensure high efficiency.
• Prepare, coordinate, perform (data) analysis and reporting of development tests.
• Build up knowledge of testing facilities all over Europe
• Work together with different disciplines to solve possible roadblocks

Qualifications

• Master in Automotive, Electro-Mechanical with a strong interest for automotive or equivalent by experience
• Experience in the field of automotive testing and testing facilities.
• Experience with Hybrid Powertrains and Automatic Transmission is an advantage
• Experience in technically leading a team
• VECTOR CANape;/ CANalyser,/AVL-CRETA;/INCA /Matlab

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive sect

Benefits

Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programs.

We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family-friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including hospitalization and outpatient insurance, a pension and group insurance plan, employee wellbeing initiatives, sports and social events, gifts for special occasions, and much more!
• Enjoy meal and eco vouchers to support your daily needs and sustainable purchases
• Receive monthly representation fees to support work-related expenses
• 32 vacation days (20 + 12 for a 40-hour week).
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.
• Flexible homeworking policy – Balance your career and personal life

Our Commitment to Diversity

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age