• Develop and implement comprehensive validation test programs for drive units and their subcomponents.
• Execute reliability testing across various drive unit programs, ensuring high dyno test uptime, proper routine maintenance, and timely execution.
• Oversee and assist with the set-up and execution of thermal, electrical, and mechanical tests.
• Participate in design reviews and DFMEAs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create validation test plans and analyze test profiles.
• Collect and interpret data from a variety of data acquisition systems, conducting data-driven analysis to root cause failures.
• Conduct comprehensive failure analysis by providing detailed risk assessments, test summaries, teardown reports, pictures, and data logs.
• Design, improve, debug, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical test equipment and infrastructure.
• Organize and lead testing efforts, coordinate test demands to meet the needs of multiple teams and programs, track progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Work directly with reliability and design engineers for test planning activities, including scheduling, prioritization, and specifications.
• Document and present findings to stakeholders through detailed test reports and results analysis.
• Manage competing demands and tight deadlines under pressure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product improvements.

• Degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience, with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals and first principles, with an aptitude and passion for understanding complex systems.
• Experience with High-Voltage electrical systems (AC and DC) and CAN communication protocols.
• Programming experience with an interest in scripting, automation, and post-processing of large data sets.
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition setup and configuration, alongside knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical tools (voltmeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to adapt and change direction swiftly.
• Collaborative mindset and excellent project management skills, recognizing the importance of teamwork and a willingness to provide support when necessary.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of motor, geartrain, and inverter design and functionality.
• Hands-on experience in automotive components/systems testing, including creating and executing Design Validation Plans (DVPs) and test methods.
• Experience with data logging/databases and 3D CAD software.
Driving license Class B valid in Germany is a plus.