R&D Test Engineer; f​/m​/d

For our renowned customer we are looking for a "Test Engineer" (m/f/d) in temporary employment as soon as possible.

Your tasks:

• For each test, you will be responsible of the following activities (whenever applicable), under guidance and advise by our experienced senior team members:
• Assessment of the test request and refinement together with the design team
• Preparation of a test concept
• Detailed design of the test & measurement setup
• Built of the test setup, incl. coordination of manufacturing and purchasing
• Planning of the test execution, incl. test procedure and risk assessments
• Execution of the test
• Post-processing of the data and results reporting
• Develop complex test rigs and setups and coordinate our support teams (Software, CAD, Technicians)
• Create engineering documentation for your test setups and results
• Support the design team in the detailed definition of test requirements
• Feedback your findings and opinion to the design team for product improvement
• Ensure a safe work environment in the lab
• Constantly learn new things about our test articles and the way we test them – and share them with your team members
• Work on any ad-hoc projects or tasks

Your profile:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc/M.Eng preferred)
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in aerospace or automotive development programs, preferably in mechanical testing or system integration
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems across engineering disciplines, under time and cost constraints
• Basic knowledge of measurement technology (force, displacement, temperature, etc.) and data acquisition systems is required (NI or Dewesoft preferred)
• Good hand calculation abilities
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and processing
• Basic knowledge of standard mechanical test principles is required
• Basic knowledge of environmental test aspects is beneficial
• Basic knowledge of propulsion systems and standard testing methods is beneficial
• Good knowledge of composite structures is beneficial
• Basic knowledge of Labview programs development for acquisition and automation is beneficial
• Experience in fixture design with emphasis on manufacturability is beneficial
• Ability to work with incomplete requirements and to anticipate customer needs
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a diverse team
• Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills

We offer you:

• Permanent employment contract
• Perspective to be taken over at our customer
• Salaries above the general pay scale and incentive compensations (bonus)
• Equal pay model
• 30 days of vacation as part of equal pay
• Company pension scheme with employer subsidy
• Well-directed training and further education opportunities
• Employee recommendation program with attractive compensations (bonus)
• Individual and local support and advice
• Travel allowance
• Assumption of costs for work cloth and health examinations