Test Engineer for automotive, Brakes & Misuse

Applus+ IDIADA; Tarragona; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking a Testing Engineer in the Brake department to manage brake system and misuse testing. You will organize test plans, configure instrumentation, supervise tests, and report results to clients in a dynamic, international setting.

Ideal candidates bring automotive testing experience, strong communication, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. The role offers a hybrid work model within a globally diverse engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in automotive testing environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, goal-driven with customer orientation.
• Open to working in an international, multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage brake and misuse test plans and samples.
• Apply test procedures and configure instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Supervise brake and misuse tests at the test bench or on proving ground.
• Analyze data and report results to the client.
• Participate in project meetings with customers.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Excellent communication skills

Team spirit and assertiveness

International/multicultural experience

Robotics, electronics, instrumentation

Testing experience

Automotive technical knowledge

Education

Automotive or mechanical engineer

Job description

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3500 professionals from more than 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 55 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us?

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Job Description

As part of the Brake department, the testing engineer will be responsible to manage testing and development activities as regards to brake system and misuse testing.

Main responsibilities

• Organize and manage test plan and the test samples (vehicle and test parts)
• Understand and apply the test procedure
• Configuration of instrumentation and acquisition system (data logger, sensors, driverless robots, etc...)
• Supervision and management of brake/misuse tests
• Participate or conduct the test on the proving ground if necessary
• Data analysis and reporting to final client
• Participation in project meetings with customers

Qualifications

Profile

• Experience in automotive industry
• Good communication skills and confident in discussions at different hierarchical levels
• Recognizable empathy, with team spirit, proactive attitude and with high level of assertiveness
• Committed, goal driven, with successful result and strong service orientation
• Open to work in a very international company with multicultural team
• Passionate of the automotive world
• Robotics, electronics, instrumentation and radio-control knowledge is an asset
• Previous experience in testing is an asset
• Automotive technical knowledge: knowledge of main vehicle component functions and behaviors

Education

• Automotive or mechanical engineer

Languages

• English: Professional working proficiency (minimum B2)
• Any other language is an asset

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.