Test Engineer – Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

Vanderlande; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Collective pension scheme

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy

Company restaurant and coffee bar

Company restaurant & cafe

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in the Netherlands is seeking a System Test Engineer to ensure the quality, safety, and performance of their Autonomous Vehicle and Robotic solutions. You will design, execute, and report system tests in virtual simulations and physical environments. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, strong analytical skills, and good command of English. The role offers a hybrid working environment, 40 vacation days, and a Health & Wellbeing budget among other benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience or strong affinity with system testing.
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent preferred.
• Good command of the English language (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration across disciplines.
• Proactive, independent and hands‑on with attention to detail.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Create test designs, test plans, and test cases.
• Execute tests in both virtual and physical environments.
• Report on product quality based on test results.
• Analyze issues and identify root causes.
• Support integration and development activities with engineering teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you excited about testing advanced Autonomous Vehicle and Robotics systems? Ready to take your engineering career to the next level in a high‑tech environment? Ready to make an impact?

Your position

As a System Test Engineer (Multidisciplinary), you play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety and performance of our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) and Robotic solutions. You work on complex systems that combine mechanics, electronics and software, contributing directly to the innovations that power airports and warehouses around the world.

In this role, you work within a multidisciplinary development team and are responsible for designing, executing and reporting system-level tests. You perform tests both in virtual simulations and in our state‑of‑the‑art Test Centre, where our AVs and Robotics systems come to life.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating test designs, test plans and test cases
• Executing tests in both virtual and physical environments
• Reporting on product quality based on test results
• Analysing issues and identifying root causes
• Supporting integration and development activities with the engineering teams

Your department

You will join the AV & Robotics product development team, where engineers from multiple disciplines collaborate to build the next generation of automated logistic solutions. Together, you contribute to technology that is used globally in high‑performance environments.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• 0–2 years of experience or strong affinity with system testing
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent (not a must but is preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills; able to collaborate with multiple disciplines
• Proactive, independent and hands‑on
• Strong attention to detail
• Good command of the English language (spoken and written)

What we offer

We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with plenty of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista