Test Project Engineer for automotive, Brakes & Misuse

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

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking a testing engineer in the Brake department to manage brake system and misuse testing, ensuring proper test execution and data reporting. The role emphasizes working within an international environment and collaborating with customers.

The candidate should have 1–5 years of automotive experience, strong communication, and a proactive attitude, with English proficiency at least at B2 level. Engineering education is required.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable discussing with different hierarchical levels.
• Empathetic, team-spirited, proactive and assertive.
• Committed, goal-driven with strong service orientation.
• Open to work in a highly international, multicultural company.
• Passionate about the automotive world; robotics/electronics/ instrumentation knowledge is an asset.
• Previous experience in testing is an asset.
• Automotive knowledge of main vehicle components and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage brake test programs and test samples (vehicles and parts).
• Understand and apply test procedures.
• Configure instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Supervise brake/misuse tests.
• Participate in or conduct tests on the proving ground as needed.
• Analyze data and report results to the final client.
• Participate in project meetings with customers.

Skills

Brake testing

Test planning

Data analysis

Instrumentation setup

Team collaboration

Education

Automotive or mechanical engineer

Tools

Data loggers

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 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.

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.

Come & join us on the road to success.

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

• 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

Additional Information

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.

Let's start this adventure together!

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.