Testing Engineer - Body &Components

Company Description

Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services.

IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, state-of-the-art test and development facilities and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has 2.850 professionals and an international network of 56 subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries, ensuring its clients receive fast, customized solutions.

Job Description

Reporting to Body Product Coordinator, he/she will be involved in carrying out Body and Components Testing Projects focused in body and chassis of the vehicles.
From his/her position he/she will be in charge of the execution of the testing projects which he/she will be assigned for and will act as interface between the client and the Organization with the aim to guarantee the achievement of external client's technical requirements.
In particular, he/she will be in charge of the following responsibilities and duties:

The projects which he/she will be in charge for:

- Study of client’s test requirements and procedures
- Generation of test check lists
- Generation of the project structure in the tools of the Organization
- Co-ordinate the test set up (build, instrumentation etc), to conduct the tests and ensure timely report out
- Liaise with design function and workshop teams to deliver fit for purpose test rigs
- Plan and conduct the testing activities in accordance with test procedures
- Organization the work of technicians and mechanics under his/her responsibility.
- Control and supervise the resources (facilities, materials) needed to carry out correctly the activities involved in the projects
- Establish and maintain contact with clients permanently during the project in order to know their needs and to foresee future actions while identifying final requirements demanded by the client
- Generation of the test reports

For the development of the product which he/she will be involved in:

- Identify business opportunities with the client and communicate them to appropriate areas within the Organization
- Preparation of technical and economic proposals for the clients
- Analyze and continuously update the knowledge of his/her specialization
- Keep updated about all the innovation, findings, news and regulations changes in his/her field of specialization.

Qualifications

Required education, profile and experience for the position:

- BS in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering
- Minimum 1 year of experience developing the same or equivalent position
- Ability to understand and implement test procedures and test specifications
- Ability to design test fixtures and test rigs
- Knowledge in the operation of CAD software (Solidworks)
- Knowledge in the operation of pneumatic and electric actuators
- Knowledge in the operation of PLC systems
- Knowledge in the operation of test controllers (MOOG brand)
- Knowledge in the operation of sensors and transducers (force, pressure, displacement)
- Knowledge in the operation of data acquisition systems (HBM brand and CATMAN software)
- Knowledge in the operation of data analysis software (Diadem, Glyphworks)
- Ability to team working and team management and communication

- Languages: Fluent in English (oral and writing)

Additional Information

Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.