Test Engineering (Crash Lab) - Passive Safety

Applus+ IDIADA; Tarragona; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus IDIADA is seeking candidates to develop as crash test engineers and test supervisors. The plan allows choosing one focus based on workload, with a training path to shifting between roles as needed.

The roles involve maintaining testing standards, coordinating resources, supervising executions, and delivering technical reports to customers. Shifts may vary from morning to afternoon.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Automotive Industry is an asset.
• Good communication skills and strong relationship building.
• Empathic, proactive, with team spirit and assertiveness.
• Confident in discussions at different hierarchical levels.
• Flexible, resourceful and able to multi-task while establishing priorities.
• Committed, goal driven with strong service orientation.
• Open to work in a very international company with a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Crash Test Engineer responsibilities: Maintain knowledge of testing protocols, standards, and procedures; manage customer requirements; prepare work instructions; monitor test preparation; supervise test execution; oversee post-crash activities; document test results; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Assertiveness

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services.

IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, state-of-the‑art test and development facilities and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has 2.850 professionals and an international network of 56 subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries, ensuring its clients receive fast, customized solutions.

Job Description

We are looking a profile to be developed as crash test engineer and test supervisor with the aim of being able to carry out both activities. The target is not to work as both roles at the same time; a training plan has been defined in order to finally work as crash test engineer or test supervisor according to the workload of the crash test laboratory teams for the following months.

Crash Test Engineer responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of applicable testing protocols, standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Understand and manage customer requirements and instructions provided through Test Requests.
• Prepare the work instructions (checklists) required for the preparation of vehicles or test samples.
• Monitor test preparation activities, addressing and resolving any issues or questions that may arise.
• Supervise test execution, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and specific customer requirements.
• Manage and oversee all post-crash activities related to the test.
• Review, validate, and document test results, preparing the reports and technical documentation to be delivered to the customer.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, procedures, and methodologies.
• Report directly to the Testing Lead or Project Manager assigned to the project.

Test Supervisor responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of applicable testing protocols, standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Understand and manage the requirements and instructions defined by the Crash Test Engineers through the corresponding checklists.
• Plan and optimize resources and execution schedules to maximize operational capacity and the number of tests performed.
• Lead and coordinate the teams involved in test execution, including positioning, instrumentation, photography, track technicians, and additional support personnel.
• Follow the proper execution of tests, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and specific customer requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, issues, or deviations that may compromise test results.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality procedures, safety requirements, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing testing processes, procedures, and methodologies.

Qualifications

Profile:

• Experience in the Automotive Industry will be an asset.
• Good communication skills and strong relationship building skills.
• Empathic, proactive, with team spirit and high level of assertiveness.
• Confident in discussions at different hierarchical levels.
• Flexible, resourceful and able to multi-task while establishing priorities and providing solutions.
• Committed, goal driven, with successful result orientation and strong service orientation.
• Open to work in a very international company with a multicultural team.

Education:

• Engineering degree (desirable Mechanical or Electronics).

Languages:

• A medium to high level of English is mandatory.
• Any additional language will be positively valued.

Additional Information

Morning & afternoon shifts depending on the week.

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.