Test Engineer (R&D) - automotive / replacement contract for 2 years

  • Full-time
  • Department: Technology

Company Description

All around the globe customers rely on our safe connecting solutions. But we are also a reliable partner for our employees. About 1,800 colleagues in more than 30 countries play their part in ensuring that our products optimally combine mission-critical components. Whether it’s motors, airbags or heart pumps – every day we develop connecting solutions for a wide variety of industries and thus take important steps towards a better future. Would you like to be a part of it? Find your peace of mind!

Our production plant in Poland, opened in 2018, supplies millions of high-end clamps, rings and ‘Quick Connectors’ solutions to customers in the vehicle and manufacturing industries. Our team is also partly responsible for the multi-crimp rings product group. These rings are used for cooling, heating and air intake systems in the vehicle powertrain. Strengthen our team in Legnickie Pole (Legnica) at the earliest possible date!

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the preparation and execution of functional and endurance tests. Determination of test relevant criteria in cooperation with the responsible development engineer. In doing so, he works decisively towards efficiently reducing the introduction times of new products ("time-to-market”).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Testing of products on each development phase (mock ‘up, prototypes, pre-serial production)
  • Planning and execution optimal number of system and component tests (e.g. by applying DoE methodology)
  • Independent evaluation and assessment of the test results and presentation of possible solutions
  • Support of the development engineers in technical questions and design-relevant product optimization
  • Assessment of the interrelationships of the most varied test results with the aim of making validation cycles more efficient
  • Collaboration in the creation of the DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Reports) and responsible for the completion and monitoring such documents
  • Collaboration in the design, development and commissioning of new test methods and test equipment
  • Responsible for compliance with customer-side quality requirements and internal guidelines of the Oetiker Group in his area
  • Participates in the evaluation of the results from the basic and functional tests of the R&D Test Center (DVP&R).
  • Participates in finding solutions in idea management.
  • Promotes close cooperation with the quality assurance and production departments of the Oetiker Group
  • Further tasks as instructed by Head R&D Test Center V-clamps and Straps Oetiker Group      

 

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Higher degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc, MSc) combined with relevant work experience
  • Professional experience 3+ years in the field of mechanical engineering (testing area)
  • High technical understanding and enthusiasm for the implementation of technical and test relevant topics with high practical relevance
  • Experience in the automotive sector is an advantage (DVP&R, DoE, etc.)
  • Experience in metallurgy and metallurgical analysis is an advantage
  • Experience in Quality Systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 is an advantage

Additional Information

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • Freedom for personal growth in a  team with a unique culture
  • The opportunity to work on next generation mobility & e-mobility solutions (with direct impact into future product portfolio)
  • Access to state-of-the-art testing tools and methods
  • A friendly working atmosphere
  • Fair compensation and attractive benefits

We strongly encourage equal rights. Applications by women are therefore explicitly encouraged.

Get to know us to get ahead.

For more than 75 years, Oetiker has been a leading manufacturer of high-end connecting solutions for OEMs worldwide. As an employer, we offer our employees attractive international challenges and many development opportunities. Diversity and high quality standards are the foundation of our corporate culture. This way, we combine the visions of today with the technology of tomorrow.

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