Lead Test Engineer at AVL-ZalaZONE Kft. #vacancy #remote

The Austrian-owned AVL is the world’s largest independent group of companies engaged in the development, simulation and testing of hybrid, internal combustion and electric engines and drivetrains.

The Zalaegerszeg test track is unique, as the traditional test track functions focusing on drivability and driving stability are implemented together with the elements of the research and development infrastructure focusing on the vehicles of the future in the system that enables multi-level validation based on each other. The uniqueness of the test track is that it not only offers the opportunity to carry out traditional vehicle dynamics tests, but also enables validation tests of autonomous (self-driving) vehicles and electric vehicles.

We are looking for a new colleague in Zalaegerszeg, to expand the AVL-ZalaZONE team, for the following position:

Lead Test Engineer 

Place of work: Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

Your responsibilities:

  • Collaborates closely with the Key Account Specialist and actively supports him in performing administrative tasks.
  • Serves as the technical authority and decision-maker on assigned projects within his field of responsibility.

  • Supports business development by providing expertise in customer meetings; communicates AVL’s technical competency.

  • Translates customer needs into technical requirements.

  • Supports the acquisition process of project proposals, including follow-up projects and/or project extension.

  • Support on acquisition including planning of the efforts for all project queries according to his field of responsibility.

  • In collaboration with the TL / STL, identifies project staffing needs. Guides the daily work of the technical project team members.

  • Asses and reviews work results of the project team and provides guidance to ensure the accuracy and quality of work according to the relevant guidelines and processes.

  • Prepares and delivers technical status presentations to the customer.

  • Reviews technical reports and other technical-relevant documents.

  • Relases technical reports and other technical-relevant documents if delegated by the responsible Skill Team Leader .

Your profile:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field;
  • > 5 years engineering experience in the field of automotive development;
  • Understanding of applicable standards and processes in the area of responsibility;
  • Innovative and structured work approach;
  • Intercultural competence;
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
  • Confidence in in-house and customer contacts, good networking skills and customer orientation;
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

We offer:

  • Private health care, accident insurance,
  • Flexible working hours,

  • Mentor program, language courses, professional trainings;
  • Going to work reimbursement.

Interested? Please apply.

Teamwork Communication business development Customer orientation requirements-management hybrid project proposals Intercultural competence

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