Road Load Data Acquisition Testing Engineer - Body & Components

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3500 professionals from more than 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 55 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us?

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.

Job Description

Reporting to the Testing Manager, he/she will be involved in carrying out Testing Projects focused mainly on the study of the structural durability and abuse performance of the vehicles .

The Test Engineer will be in charge of the execution of the testing projects which he/she will be assigned for and will act as window person with the client. The successful Test Engineer has a self-starting mentality, enjoys working hands-on on a variety of projects simultaneously and understands how to achieve a high level of "client" satisfaction from technical and quality points of view.

In particular, the Test Engineer will be in charge of the following responsibilities and duties :

• Study of client’s test requirements.
• Create test procedures, plans and test reports to support the test project.
• Specify instrumentation & equipment on test vehicles and perform test data collection (RLDA) using sensors like wheel force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers etc.
• Design, creation and implementation of automated data analysis scripts to analyse the collected data.
• Analyse and process the collected test data and check for data integrity.
• Work in close collaboration with vehicle technicians, instrumentation and design teams.
• Write test reports to document results of testing and to communicate issues found.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• The role will be based in IDIADA Spain and will require travel based on project characteristics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in vehicle-level testing projects related to the activities described in

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Technical Competencies:

Test Equipment Expertise:

• Proficient use and handling of test equipment including:
  • Wheel force transducers
  • Accelerometers
  • Strain gauges
  • String potentiometers
• Data acquisition systems (Quantum, eDAQ)

Software Proficiency:

• Data acquisition and analysis platforms (CATMAN, Glyphworks n-Code, Siemens TestLab, RPC)
• Programming and analytical tools (MATLAB, Python)

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience writing formal procedures, plans, and technical reports
• Comfortable leading client meetings and presenting test results with technical depth
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Soft Skills:

• Proactive – shows eagerness in learning & finding ways to meet deliverables without dependency.
• Curiously investigate everything – ability to solve problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively.
• Lead with confidence – thought leaders who empower those around them.
• Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation.
• Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.

Additional Information

WHAT ARE THE PHASES OF THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Here's your roadmap:

• 1st: Submit your application and complete our screening questions.
• 2nd: Quick chat with HR or flexible pre-recorded interview to complete on your schedule.
• 3rd: Interview with the hiring team and complete English and attitudinal assessments.
• 4th: Receive your offer and begin your onboarding journey.

Let's start this adventure together!

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