Senior Test Engineer (German speaker)

Senior Resident Engineer

Project Description:

Leading international Tier 1 automotive manufacturer is looking for highly skilled automotive engineering professionals to provide onsite support of multiple Autonomous Drive projects in northern Germany.

Responsibilities:

• First Contact / Client Collaboration
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and effectively close to the customer and on customer premises in Wolfsburg.
• Work closely with the client to meet their requirements and expectations, ensuring a seamless operation and user experience.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to driving systems, collaborating with software and hardware teams to implement solutions.
• Support of error analysis / problem solving / action plans to ensure customer satisfaction
• Compliance: Ensure that driving systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Documentation: Ensure proper comprehensive problem description of all identified deviations and creation and prioritization of problem reports.
• Components flashing and samples deliveries
• Commissioning of samples in the customer cars
• Establishing and maintaining a network at the relevant department of the customer
• Planning joint test campaigns with the customer

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 5-10 years overall experience in automotive vehicle testing
• Automotive Systems Knowledge - Strong understanding of automotive electronics, sensor technology, and ECU systems
• Software & Hardware Troubleshooting - Ability to diagnose and resolve issues, collaborate with SW/HW teams, and apply structured problem-solving techniques.
• Flashing & Commissioning - Experience with ECU flashing, firmware updates, and component validation in customer vehicles.
• Testing & Compliance - Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ASPICE, AUTOSAR, and industry standards.
• Diagnostics & Debugging Tools - Experience using CANoe, CANalyzer, Vector tools, Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Networking & Communication Protocols - CAN, LIN, Ethernet
• Customer Relationship Management - Ability to work on-site in Wolfsburg, act as the primary point of contact, and address customer concerns effectively.
• Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis - Experience handling error analysis, action planning, and issue resolution.
• Project Coordination - Experience in planning joint test campaigns, coordinating deliveries, and working across departments.
• Documentation & Reporting - Strong skills in writing problem reports, creating structured documentation, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Communication & Negotiation - Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Teamwork & Stakeholder Management - Building relationships within the customer organization.
• Proactivity & Initiative - Taking ownership of issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility & Adaptability - Handling on-site challenges, troubleshooting under pressure, and adapting to dynamic customer needs.
• Prototype driving license (or at least a valid German class B driver's license and willingness to get a prototype one)

Languages:

• English: B2 Upper Intermediate
• German: C1 Advanced