Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

The Role (What to Expect):

The Passive Safety Crash & Sled Test team is responsible for executing, analyzing, and reporting on crash and sled tests within required program timelines, primarily focusing on vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection crash testing. Team consists of Test Engineers and Engineering Technicians, specializing in Vehicle & Mechanical prep, Instrumentation & ATD (Anthropomorphic Test Devices, or crash test dummies), and Imaging.

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• This position will work to prepare sled bucks and test samples for sled testing, execute testing, teardown of tests, & analyzing results from the testing.
•  Retrofit and rebuild test samples as required.
•  Complete seat and test dummy positioning procedures using a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)
•  Use sensors, operate data acquisition systems, and set up still and high-speed cameras to record required test data
•  Thoroughly document test setup details and test incidents.
•  Install and remove sled test fixtures, lab equipment, and ballast weights, as required.
•  Diagnose test equipment malfunctions and repairs by applying knowledge of shop mechanics using gauges, meters, hand tools, and power tools.
• Order/pick-up parts and equipment as required.
• Perform timely 5s duties and maintain organized laboratory at all times.
• Always operate and maintain a safe working environment for all employees

Requirements (What You’ll Bring):

• Wide variety of experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components on passenger vehicles. Tesla vehicle experience preferred.
• Experienced in operating a wide variety of tools and shop equipment, for servicing vehicles and lab equipment.
• Basic fabrication and/or machine shop skills preferred.
• Ability to use computers effectively for test setup, communication, reporting (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, JIRA, Polyworks and Tesla-specific software)
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
• A go-getter attitude and the desire to do things right at all times.
• Ability to maintain an organized and clean laboratory work environment. Adhere to and enforce 5S standards across the team.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain top level professional integrity and appearance as a test technician.
• A minimum of 1 year working in a test laboratory, or educational equivalent is preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work assigned hours as required to meet testing needs. May include overtime and weekends.

APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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.