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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.\nWhy join us?\nEnjoy 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.\nJoin 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.\nCome & join us on the road to success. \n Reporting to the 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.\nThe 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.\nIn particular, the Test Engineer will be in charge of the following responsibilities and duties:\nVehicle Instrumentation Set-Up Activities:Installation and configuration of sensors and measurement equipment prior to Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA) campaigns using sensors like wheel force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers etc. and data loggers systems.\nFunctional checks of sensors and acquisition systems (HW + SW).\nExecution of preliminary measurement checks according to agreed procedures.\n\nRoad Load Data Acquisition:\nDevelopment and execution of the testing campaign, including test matrix definition, data download, sorting, and validation.\nInstrumentation debugging and issue resolution during RLDA activities.\nAnalyse the collected test data and check for data integrity.\n\nWork in close collaboration with vehicle technicians, instrumentation and design teams.\nWrite test reports to document results of testing and to communicate issues found.\nMaintain a clean and organized work environment.\nThe role will be based onsite in the Headquarters of one IDIADA's client close to Bologna (Italy).\n Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering\n1+ years of experience in vehicle-level testing projects related to the activities described in Job Description section.\nTechnical Competencies:\nTest Equipment Expertise:\nProficient use and handling of test equipment including:Wheel force transducers\nAccelerometers\nStrain gauges\nString potentiometers\n\nData acquisition systems (Siemens Simcenter SCADAS, Quantum, eDAQ)\nSoftware Proficiency:\nData acquisition and analysis platforms (Siemens Simcenter, Siemens TestLab)\nProgramming and analytical tools (MATLAB, Python)\nCommunication Skills:\nExcellent written and verbal communication abilities\nExperience writing formal procedures, plans, and technical reports\nComfortable leading client meetings and presenting test results with technical depth\nFluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)\nSoft Skills:\nProactive - shows eagerness in learning & finding ways to meet deliverables without dependency.\nCuriously investigate everything - ability to solve problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively.\nLead with confidence - thought leaders who empower those around them.\nLearn by doing - an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation.\nEmbrace resilience - seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.\n WHAT ARE THE PHASES OF THE SELECTION PROCESS?\nHere's your roadmap:\n1st: Submit your application and complete our screening questions.\n2nd: Quick chat with HR or flexible pre-recorded interview to complete on your schedule.\n3rd: Interview with the hiring team and complete English and attitudinal assessments.\n4th: Receive your offer and begin your onboarding journey.\nLet's start this adventure together!\nApplus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. 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