AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM TEST ENGINEER (M/W/D)

HELLA GmbH & Co.; Lippstadt; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile Working

Flexible working time models

Career and training opportunities

Company pension and benefits

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA in Lippstadt is seeking an Automotive System Test Engineer (m/w/d) to plan and perform vehicle-level tests, install electronic components, and integrate measurement equipment in real-world conditions.

You will record and analyze CAN data, reverse engineer vehicle networks, and develop test environments and automation tools to validate product requirements. Fluency in German and English and a valid driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
• Automotive mechatronics background is an advantage.
• Practical experience with vehicle electronics, diagnostics, networks and vehicle-level testing.
• Strong hands-on skills installing, modifying and testing electronic vehicle components.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform vehicle-level tests under real operating and workshop conditions.
• Install and integrate electronic components, prototypes, measurement equipment, data loggers and test hardware into vehicles.
• Record, analyze and correlate CAN communication, diagnostic data, measurement values and vehicle behavior.
• Analyze and reverse engineer vehicle networks, signals, components and undocumented CAN communication.
• Develop CAN simulation environments, virtual test setups and software tools for data analysis, test automation and validation.
• Define and execute functional and integration tests, document findings, and translate validated results into product requirements.

Skills

Vehicle electronics

Diagnostics

CAN communication

Data logging

Signal analysis

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Automotive engineering degree

Tools

Vector CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM TEST ENGINEER (M/W/D)

Location Lippstadt, Germany

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier.As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performancelighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle SolutionsBusiness Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spareparts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles.With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company isactive worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscalyear 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Planand perform vehicle-level tests under real operating and workshopconditions, including the preparation and modification of test vehicles.
• Installand integrate electronic components, prototypes, measurement equipment,data loggers, and test hardware into vehicles.
• Record,analyze, and correlate CAN communication, diagnostic data, measurementvalues, and vehicle behaviour.
• Analyzeand reverse engineer vehicle networks, signals, electronic components, andundocumented CAN communication.
• DevelopCAN simulation environments, virtual test setups, and software tools fordata analysis, test automation, and validation.
• Defineand execute functional and integration tests, document technical findings,and translate validated results into product requirements.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degreein Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or acomparable technical qualification.
• Anautomotive mechatronics background is an advantage.
• Practicalexperience with vehicle electronics, automotive diagnostics, vehiclenetworks, and vehicle-level testing.
• Stronghands-on skills in installing, modifying, and testing electronic vehiclecomponents and measurement equipment.
• Goodknowledge of CAN communication, data logging, signal analysis, and toolssuch as Vector CANoe or CANalyzer.
• Programmingor scripting experience combined with a structured approach to functionanalaysis, fault isolation, and reverse engineering.
• SolidGerman and English language skills and a valid Class B driving licence arerequired for vehicle testing and feasibility studies.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mobile Working and flexible working time models
• Extensive career and further training opportunities
• Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS
• Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train
• Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits
• Company pension plan with HELLA allowance
• Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
• Employee events

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
Annika Buettner
Rixbecker Str. 75
59552 Lippstadt