Test Project Engineer for automotive, Brakes & Misuse

Applus IDIADA; l'Albornar; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen subsidy

Free language courses

Transport

Coaching services

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking a Test Project Engineer for automotive brakes and misuse testing in a hybrid work setting in Cataluña. The role focuses on organizing test plans, applying procedures, configuring data acquisition, and supervising brake/misuse tests with a highly international team.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in automotive, a degree in automotive/mechanical engineering, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in automotive industry.
• Bachelor-level degree in automotive or mechanical engineering.
• Professional English (min B2) and good communication skills.
• Willing to work in a very international company with multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage test plans and samples (vehicle and parts).
• Understand and apply test procedures.
• Configure instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Supervise brake/misuse tests.
• Conduct tests on proving ground when needed.
• Analyze data and report to final client.
• Participate in project meetings with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Proactive attitude

Assertiveness

Education

Automotive or mechanical engineer

Tools

Data logger

Sensors

Instrumentation

Robotics

Job description

Test Project Engineer for automotive, Brakes & Misuse

• Full-time

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 3400 professionals from more than 20 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 50 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

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.

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

Profile

• 1 to 5 years of 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

WHAT ARE THE PHASES OF THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Here’s your roadmap:

• 1st: Submit your application and complete our screening questions.
• 2nd: Quick chat with HR.
• 3rd: Interview with the hiring team and complete English and attitudinal assessments.
• 4th: Receive your offer and begin your onboarding journey.

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.