Engineer Validation
Job Description
Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.
We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can't wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.
What awaits you:
· Responsible for validation and development testing of automotive products.
· Planning, set up, and performing mechanical & electrical testing of products using complex data acquisition and control systems, environmental chambers, vibration test systems and other appropriate test equipment to evaluate, interpret, validate, and report test results to customers
· Define counter measures to drive failure analysis process to root cause test failures
· Design and specify testing methodologies including accelerated life testing methods where applicable, test equipment and test systems
· Define test procedures and specifications for mechatronic systems, following the Kautex generic validation strategy while coordinating with national and international development partners in the projects
· Provide functional expertise to the Technical Project Leader in designing the system architecture, checking, and evaluating product test specifications during the quotation phase
· Calculate and quote test and validation costs for both internal and external labs
· Coordinate internal and external testing regarding timing and status
What you’ll need to succeed:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Computer Engineering
· Basic capabilities in test equipment such as multimeters, scopes, wave generators, signal analyzers, programmable power supplies and data acquisition systems with various sensors
· Basic programming or coding s kills (ie. LabView, MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++, Python)
· Strong capabilities in MS Office especially Excel
· Ability to lead projects and work in a team environment with basic project management skills (i.e. timing, planning, budgeting, etc…)
· Good problem solving skills, self-motivated, self-learning, hands-on, comfortable with ambiguity and drive for excellance