Vehicle Test Engineer - Mechanical & Hardware

• Perform testing, validation and verification of vehicle mechanical systems, components and hardware on prototype and test vehicles.
  
• Prepare vehicles and hardware for testing; conduct functional, performance, reliability and durability tests.
  
• Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, repair, replacement and adjustment of mechanical components and vehicle hardware when issues occur.
  
• Analyze test results and failure symptoms, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and recommend and verify corrective actions.
  
• Support prototype/test vehicle preparation and investigation of vehicle quality and field issues.
  
• Prepare test reports, issue reports and test records, and track vehicle/test readiness.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in automotive testing/validation, vehicle development, mechanical testing, prototype/test vehicles or automotive R&D.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical and vehicle hardware, including inspection, troubleshooting, repair, replacement and adjustment.
  
• Good understanding of automotive mechanical systems such as chassis, suspension, steering, braking, body and mechanical components.
  
• Experience in test planning, test execution, failure analysis and root cause analysis.
  
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications, and use measurement/test equipment.
  
• Good English communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues, prepare reports and work with international engineering teams.
  
• Willingness to work hands-on with test vehicles and travel for testing activities when required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, R&D or vehicle validation environment.
  
• Experience with EV/BEV, prototype vehicles or vehicle quality investigation.
  
• Knowledge of DVP&R, FMEA, 8D, 5 Why/RCA.
  
• Experience with vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition or test data analysis.
  
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, SolidWorks or Creo for drawing review and basic engineering support.