Vehicle Testing Engineer

Company Description

For more than three decades, Applus+IDIADA has been an esteemed global partner to the automotive industry, offering comprehensive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services to support clients in their product development endeavours.

Key aspects of IDIADA\’s product development excellence:

• Innovation at the core: IDIADA\’s success is rooted in a fusion of highly experienced engineers, cutting-edge facilities, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.
• Expertise in action: our product development triumphs are a testament to the expertise of our engineers and the efficiency of our state-of-the-art facilities.
• Global reach: with a workforce of 3,000 professionals and a network of 56 subsidiaries in 22 countries, IDIADA ensures clients receive swift, customized solutions on a global scale.

At IDIADA UK, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge engineering, homologation, and testing solutions that drive the future of mobility. Some of our services include:

Body and Passive Safety Development: shape the safety standards of tomorrow with our avant-garde projects.

ADAS and Brakes Testing: immerse yourself in the forefront of automotive technology, testing advanced driver assistance systems and brakes.

Functional Safety and Cybersecurity: contribute to the critical fields of functional safety and cybersecurity, safeguarding the future of connected vehicles.

Electronics HW and SW Development: be at the heart of electronic innovation, developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.

Homologation: navigate the regulatory landscape as we pave the way for compliant and revolutionary vehicles.

With facilities in Cambridge and the Midlands, we\’re at the forefront of automotive innovation throughout the UK.

Job Description

To support the continuing expansion of IDIADA activities in the UK, we are seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer to join our team.

This role will be based in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, and it will be responsible for working on vehicle testing project activities on both open road and proving ground environments. Vehicle functionalities concerned may include, but not limited to, the following: ADAS, Vehicle Durability, Field Operational Testing, Vehicle Electric Chargers, Infotainment, Brakes, Vehicle Dynamics, Connectivity and Automated Driving.

The main tasks of the role include:

• Discussion and confirmation of technical requirements with the customer, including communication throughout the whole test program from project conceptualisation through to delivery.

• Leading the complete testing project execution, including:
  • Discussion and confirmation of technical requirements with the customer up to proposal release
  • Test project planning and coordination within the team/customer, including the definition and arrangement of vehicle logistics, test location booking, test route/programme, instrumentation…
  • Test sample preparation and instrumentation.
  • Test preparation, operation and data acquisition set-up.
  • Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications.
  • Test data analysis, validation and reporting.

• Test preparation: coordinate the required test preparation tasks, such as vehicle inspection, instrumentation, together with test drivers and/or technicians.
• Test execution: lead test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications, including coordination of test drivers and/or technicians, liaison with test location management…
• Test data collection, validation, analysis and reporting according to test/customer procedure requirements. Concern analysis and troubleshooting supported by IDIADA experts.
• Support business development activities.
• Ensure alignment with corporate procedures in terms of the management of the project, test samples, test equipment/facilities, quality, OHS, logistics, outsourcing/purchasing…
• Executing and/or supervising hands-on automotive and mechanical jobs related to chassis, engine, body, bracketry fabrication…
• To flexibly support other related activities as required by the business.
• On occasion, supporting non-UK-based testing that might be required by the company (eg at IDIADA\’s proving ground in Spain).

Qualifications

Desired profile

• University engineering degree, preferably with Automotive specialisation.
• Solid background in automotive technology and vehicle systems.
• Good knowledge of the UK road network and testing infrastructures nationwide (ie proving grounds).
• Available to travel within the UK and abroad as per project requirements.
• Must have a full manual UK driving license. Having a test-driving qualification is an asset.
• Experience with test equipment use (i.e. sensors, data acquisition, driving robots, ADAS platforms) and management (i.e calibration) is also an asset.
• Proactive and thorough hands-on engineer able to work efficiently within the team and alone.
• Relevant experience in vehicle Durability, ADAS, Brakes or Vehicle Dynamics testing is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with wiring, tin soldering and basic electronics is an asset.
• The ability to be flexible and responsive to customer needs is essential.
• Dynamic, focused, dedicated and self-motivated with a high level of initiative and a problem-solving mindset.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• Hybrid home/office working (selected roles).
• Flexible working hours (when applicable).
• Competitive salary package and annual company performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan (AXA).
• 25 days paid annual leave.
• Cycle scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career path opportunities.
• Language courses subsidy.
• Referral programme.
• Blood donation paid leave.
• International mobility opportunities.

Interested?

IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, apply to this role, and the recruitment team will get in touch with you to provide further information.

Note to recruitment agencies and recruiters: We maintain an established supplier list for recruitment services and will not review or consider unsolicited CVs from suppliers not on this list. Sending unsolicited CVs does not create any obligation on the part of IDIADA Automotive Technology UK Ltd. to engage with the agency or recruiter.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr