Our client is a Multinational Manufacturing company specializing in automotive sector.

We are looking for a Driveline Senior Test Engineer who will be part of the core expert team in the Driveline Validation.

The Driveline Test Engineer is in charge of performing driveline testing such as driveline performance, tuning and durability. Function of the Driveline Test Engineer is to design, direct, conduct, and document complex, non-routine physical evaluations of the function, performance, and durability of components in support of Driveline Product Development. Provide leadership to orchestrate complex test programs by leveraging global company assets and facilities.

Essential responsibilities: Plan, direct, set-up, operate, diagnose, and monitor driveline component and integrated vehicle systems tests and evaluations in laboratory, track or field environments.
Determine required test instrumentation, data acquisition and test control equipment.
Provide direction to lab staff as well as hands on involvement in the installation, set-up, and operation of test automation, instrumentation, data acquisition and support equipment required to perform tests.
Establish, follow, and document lab test procedures.
Determine if the component(s) / system(s) under evaluation are operating according to the intended Design criteria.
Diagnose problems to determine and implement corrective action.
Interface effectively with support groups and customers, such as Design Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.

Collect and analyze test data, use test data to identify trends, problems.
Communicate data with others effectively; write formal, technical test reports.
Cooperate with Design Engineers and DA&S in deciding which test to perform to validate a driveline.
Cooperate with Design Engineers and DA&S to define if the test has passed or not and if the tuning is ok or not.
Assure that tests are correctly scheduled and completed for each project milestone.
Understand the priorities among the different test required and plan the tests accordingly.
Deal with Test Cell Engineers to obtain test room availability with the correct timing.
Apply and improve safety procedures.

Create/update current test procedure Qualifications pre-requisites:
Technical University Graduation (Mech Engineering or similar),
Solid hands-on mechanical skills and experience is a must in driveline components / systems including transmissions / axles / gearboxes / hydrostatic drives;
Good computer skills with Word, Excel, MS Office suite.
Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems;
Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation preferred. Profile requirements: Ability to work independently and recognize issues that need to be escalated;
Available to travel off-shore (India, Brazil, US, etc.) for short periods (1-2 weeks);
Able to conduct technical hands-on and analytical tasks with little supervision;

Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in both the lab and in a cross discipline team environment. The candidate has to have an excellent knowledge of Italian and English, spoken and written.

Location: Modena

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