Test & Homologatie Engineer bij ESTEPE

Interested in how your tasks will look like?

• Nearly all of the Trucks that we convert at ESTEPE are custom made, unique and need a type approval ( WVTA);
• Because all of the by ESTEPE converted trucks are homologated and possess a WVTA we might be able to take advance of these previous applications and "do not invent the wheel twice";
• I will be your challenge to define a plan of approach how to make use of some parts of our previous applications;
• Because most of our conversions are "one of a kind" the inspection and approval authorities will be guided by you to avoid waisiless investments and timespend not making advance of the previous conducted tests and documented homologation process;
• By offering the authorities "proven concept" of previous homologated applications you will bridge the gap between "new design and the WVTA";
• You will propose which tests are needed to ensure the qualification of the new application in line with the legal guidelines;
• Als Test & Homologation Engineer you need to follow up the (UN)ECE-guidelines including specific local legislation in some countries within the EU;
• In case of new upcoming regulations you are responsible to forecast the impact of the new standards for new and existing truck conversions;
• As Test & Homologation Engineer you are part of the R&D team and during the development of a new application you will "predict"the homologation impact;
• You responsibility includes the preparation of the physical and simulated tests;
• It is evident that it is you responsible to document and maintain new and previous WVTA’s/Certifications;
• Next to that you will edit 2e phase CoC’s (Certificate of Conformity);
• Within the Engineering department of ESTEPE of 10 engineers there a 2 direct colleuages that are responsible for the the approval and admission of vehicle modifications;

What do you bring to the table?

• As a team player, you have a structured working style, an eye for detail, accuracy;
• The proficiency of your English and German languages are on good command;
• You need to have the necessary intelligence to understand laws and regulations and convince certification bodies how to interpret them;
• You have a HBO-Automotive thinking and working level and you have proven homologation experience, preferably within the truck/body/trailer industry;
• Within ESTEPE we work with software from Microsoft Office, Adobe, ProFile and ISAH, so experience with this is an advantage;
• You have a proactive, self-reliant working style and people call you eager and result-oriented;
• You are creative and solution-oriented and you find it a sport to homologate a new application/modification quickly and efficiently;
• Together with the inspection authorities you come up to a suitable solution;
• You have to "juggle and keep a lot of balls in the air"
• Therefore it is necessary that you are stress resistant;
• Your working method is iterative, 2 steps forward and perhaps a step back, then forward again;
• The material you deal with on a daily basis is high tech and comlex and you need to master this matter quickly, partly by using the knowledge available within ESTEPE where you get a good coach at your side;
• You also need to be disciplined to be able to properly document all processes;

The offer....

ESTEPE offers you very versatile and varied work in a culture where input of ideas with regard to product/market development is valued and where attention is paid to personal development through both internal and external training. You can expect us to provide you with primary and secondary employment conditions that are appropriate for the position;

For this there are several menus priced labor conditions available with varied working hours;

Bedrijfsprofiel

ESTEPE B.V. is a leading and progressive partner of European truck manufacturers/importers, large bodybuilders and system suppliers. These include Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Scania, Volvo, Renault, DAF and Iveco, as well as major European coachbuilders including Kässbohrer Transport Technik, Rosenbauer and the Erwin Hymer Group.

The ESTEPE team consists of more than 100 enthusiastic employees who modify around 2000 trucks in Heesch on an annual basis.

As a team, we make it happen, respond quickly and are professionals who want to improve. We think in terms of solutions and solve problems. An informal and enterprising culture where we are loyal to our employees and customer interests are of paramount importance.

We are constantly looking for ambitious people who want to dedicate themselves to further developing ESTEPE as the number 1 truck modification center in Europe. In this context, we are looking for a full-time Automotive Test & Homologation Engineer.