Automotive Validation & Test Engineer (all genders)

You will face challenges like

• Planning, coordinating and executing test and validation activities for automotive systems and components

• Creating, reviewing and maintaining Test Plans and Design Verification Plans (DVP)

• Defining test procedures, test specifications and acceptance criteria

• Evaluating test results, documenting findings and preparing technical reports

• Supporting prototype builds, component testing and vehicle validation campaigns

• Investigating failures, performing root cause analyses and coordinating corrective actions

• Working closely with design, systems engineering, CAE, testing and manufacturing teams

• Tracking validation status and supporting engineering releases

• Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality requirements and applicable automotive standards

You impress us with

• A degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:Automotive Testing and Test Engineering

• Component Testing and System Validation

• Verification and Validation Engineering

• Test Planning and Test Execution

• Vehicle Validation and Prototype Testing

• Quality Engineering and Technical Problem-Solving

• Knowledge of Test Plans, Design Verification Plans (DVP) or related verification and validation methods

• Familiarity with automotive development processes

• Knowledge of FMEA, APQP and quality systems is an advantage

• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is desirable

• An understanding of prototype builds, production validation or vehicle launch activities is beneficial

• An analytical mindset, a structured approach to problem-solving and strong communication skills

• Good English skills; German skills are an advantage

How we want to win you for us

Better Living not only in Engineering – you can expect

• diverse career paths and individual development perspectives in a future-oriented company

• mentoring and coaching programs, feedback discussions, and further training

• flexible working models and partial remote work (usually 2 days in a 5-day week)

• attractive additional benefits such as daycare and kindergarten allowance, company pension scheme

• employee offers such as corporate fitness, JobRad, PC leasing, shopping discounts, and team events

Good to know, all our jobs are

• unlimited

• available immediately

• to be filled full-time (35h/40h) or part-time