Lead Test Engineer (Automotive, Wolfsburg)

Intellias; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive solutions company in Köln is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to oversee a team of Test Engineers. You will manage field testing for an IVI automotive project, requiring strong communication skills and a deep understanding of testing practices. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in testing, flexibility in work schedules, and a valid category B driver's license. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with automotive development.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a German work permit.
• Flexibility in schedule is required, with shifts starting after 14:00.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of 3-6 Test Engineers.
• Plan the working day and distribute tasks.
• Ensure quality of provided services.
• Create weekly reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Execute test plans and produce Test Summary Reports.

Kenntnisse

Driver license of category B

5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer

Automotive experience of at least 3 years

Field testing experience

Proven proficiency in the creation of test reports

Solid experience in Test case creation

Understanding of SDLC and testing theory

Very good communication skills in English

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a skilled Lead Test Engineer with preferably a combination of skills of Driver and Test Engineer with a clear understanding of SDLC and testing theory. Seasoned in testing practice with good investigation skills to join our team in its work on IVI automotive project on-site. The client is willing to have the driver on-site (with QA experience) and the QA engineer (2 persons) who will perform field testing using a pre-production prototype car with a new-generation IVI system.

Requirements:

• Driver license of category B
• 5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer
• Automotive experience of at least 3 years
• Field testing experience
• Proven proficiency in the creation of test reports and defects
• Solid experience in Test case creation
• Understanding of SDLC and testing theory
• German work permit
• Very good communication skills in English
• Flexibility in working schedule. Shifted working hours are expected. Begin after 14 : 00

Nice to have:

• Prototype driver's license
• High Voltage training

Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of 3-6 Test Engineers
• Planning a working day & task distribution
• Control proper execution of tasks
• Create weekly reports
• Ensure the quality of provided services
• Take part in the interview process
• Ramp up new teammates
• Communicate & build relationships with project stakeholders
• Attending daily briefings before test drives
• Uploading updated software to the test car
• Performing daily / evening static or dynamic test drives
• Performing weekend static or dynamic test drives by additional customer request
• Executing test plans / test suites
• Recording traces and providing proper time markers for defect analysis
• Producing Test Reports / Test Summary Reports after test drives
• Creating defect reports directly after a test drive in internal BTS or customer KPM system
• Creating Test cases / suites / plans for testing needs
• Supporting the engineering team by testing dev-drops
• Providing immediate feedback or rectifications to the Tickets Coordinator, FO, Program Lead, etc requests
• Collaborating with a car manufacturer or IVI system development team