Description
Summary:
This role involves planning, executing, and analyzing Verification & Validation tests for braking, handling, and ADAS, including certification tests and competitor benchmarking.
Highlights:
1. Lead V&V testing for braking, handling, and ADAS performance.
2. Conduct competitor vehicle benchmarking and analysis.
3. Manage test activities and solve technical problems independently.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field;
* Strong experience in automotive testing, preferably with trucks and/or buses.
* Experience in heavy\-duty vehicle development or certification environments;
* **Knowledge of international standards:** ECE R13, ECE R131 e ECE R130 e R79;
* Exposure to international regulations and homologation processes;
* Collaboration experience with simulation or CAE teams
* **Proven hands\-on experience with:** Braking, Handling, and ADAS testing; Braking certification tests; Competitor vehicle analysis and benchmarking;
* **Strong experience in data processing and analysis, including:** Vision; CANalyzer; Canape;
* **Proven experience with test instrumentation and equipment, including:** Steering wheel force transducers; Pressure gauges; GPS systems; Thermocouples; VBOX; and Ipetronik and Dewesoft data acquisition modules;
* Proven driving experience with heavy\-duty vehicles;
* Valid Category D/E driver’s license (mandatory);
* Fluent in English, written and spoken.
Activities:
* Plan, execute, and analyze Verification \& Validation (V\&V) tests focused on: Braking performance; Handling and vehicle dynamics and ADAS functional and performance testing;
* Perform and support braking certification tests, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards;
* Conduct competitor vehicle benchmarking and analysis, including test execution, data comparison, and technical reporting;
* Drive test vehicles (trucks and buses) during development, benchmarking, and certification activities;
* Prepare vehicles for testing, including instrumentation and sensor installation;
* Process, analyze, and interpret test data to generate technical conclusions, recommendations and engineering reports;
* Proactively identify opportunities to improve test methods, processes, and data analysis;
* Independently manage test activities and technical problem\-solving, ensuring efficient execution;
* Frequent travel is required.
Escolaridade Mínima: Ensino Superior