Senior Test Engineer

Alfen B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company laptop

Learning platform access

Health insurance ( PME Pension )

Sports facilities

Travel allowance

Job summary

Alfen B.V. in Almere is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to validate high-tech electronics, embedded systems and power electronics within R&D. You will develop advanced test environments, define methodologies and deliver insights that drive product quality and design improvements.

You will work on test setups, protocols and analyses for prototypes and final products, contribute to test strategies and infrastructure, and mentor junior colleagues to strengthen our testing landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded systems, power electronics or energy storage systems.
• Experience in writing/executing test plans for embedded and/or power electronics systems.
• Skilled in developing test setups and using measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and other relevant standards.
• Experience with programming languages and/or high-voltage, EMC and power converters.
• Holding VCA and VP LS certifications is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Test Environment Development: Develop complex test setups and environments for high-tech electronics and embedded systems; write comprehensive test protocols based on IEC standards; support build, integration and verification of test setups and measurement equipment; advance test methodologies and define standards for new product platforms.
• Testing & Analysis: Test prototypes and final products on embedded software, control systems, electronics and hardware; analyze test data and identify root causes of deviations; select and apply advanced measurement equipment and test tools; document test results for internal reviews.
• Advisory & Technical Improvements: Translate test results into concrete design improvements; advise engineers on hardware and software modifications to enhance testability and product performance; provide go/no-go recommendations; contribute to product architecture through test and quality analyses; advise Business Units on routine testing and required test equipment.
• Seniority & Leadership: Coach and guide junior and medior Test Engineers; act as technical sounding board; improve and safeguard test processes and methodologies; participate in standards committees and contribute to IEC standards; identify risks and bottlenecks in multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Embedded systems

Power electronics

Energy storage systems

Test planning

Test setups

Measurement equipment

Programming languages

High-voltage

EMC

Power converters

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Almere Staff WO HBO 5-10 years of experience

As a Senior Test Engineer within R&D, you validate our high‑tech electronics, embedded systems and power electronics to the highest standards. You develop advanced test environments, define methodologies and deliver critical insights that drive product quality and design improvements.

What will you do?

In this role, you work on test setups, protocols and analyses for prototypes and final products within our energy solutions portfolio. You are involved in complex R&D projects and contribute to building test strategies, standards and infrastructure that structurally support our development teams.

As a senior, you act as a technical expert, guide less experienced colleagues and actively contribute to improving our test processes, product reliability and overall architecture.

Your responsibilities include:

Engineering & Test Environment Development

• Developing complex test setups and environments for high‑tech electronics and embedded systems.


• Writing comprehensive test protocols based on IEC standards, specifications and functional requirements.


• Supporting the build, integration and verification of test setups and measurement equipment.


• Advancing test methodologies and defining standards for new product platforms.

Testing & Analysis

• Testing prototypes and final products on embedded software, control systems, electronics and hardware.


• Analysing and interpreting test data and identifying root causes of deviations.


• Selecting and applying advanced measurement equipment and test tools.


• Documenting test results and conclusions for internal reviews and audits.

Advisory & Technical Improvements

• Translating test results into concrete design improvements.


• Advising engineers and project teams on hardware and software modifications to enhance testability and product performance.


• Providing go/no‑go recommendations based on test findings.


• Contributing to product architecture through substantiated test and quality analyses.


• Advising Business Units on routine testing and required test equipment.

Seniority & Leadership

• Coaching, training and guiding junior and medior Test Engineers.


• Acting as a technical sounding board for complex challenges and engineering questions.


• Improving and safeguarding test processes, standards and methodologies within R&D.


• Participating in standards committees and contributing to the development of relevant (IEC) standards.


• Identifying risks, bottlenecks and dependencies in multidisciplinary projects.

What do we ask of you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).


• In‑depth knowledge of embedded systems, (power) electronics or energy storage systems.


• Experience in writing/executing test plans for embedded and/or power electronics systems.


• Skilled in developing test setups and using measurement equipment.


• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. IEC).


• Experience with programming languages and/or high‑voltage, EMC and power converters.


• In possession of VCA and VP LS.


• Strong analytical and communication skills.


• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

What do we offer you?

Alfen offers you a role with significant impact in a rapidly growing organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to improve processes and further professionalise our testing landscape. You can expect:

• Competitive salary and excellent employment conditions.


• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days (with the option to sell up to 10 days).


• Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week for a 40‑hour workweek).


• Company laptop.


• Free access to our online learning platform.


• Activities via AlFun and Young Alfen.


• Sports facilities such as fitness and sports events.


• PME pension with a generous employer contribution.


• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km (max. 50 km one way).

Where will you work?

You will work closely with hardware, software, mechanical and system engineers and play a crucial role in the reliability and safety of our products.

Please note: a reference check, screening and VOG may be part of the process. The vacancy closes once we have found the right candidate. Acquisition is not appreciated.