Lead Test Engineer (Automotive, Wolfsburg)

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We are looking for a skilled Lead Test Engineer with preferably a combination of skills of Driver and Test Engineer with a clear understanding of SDLC and testing theory. Seasoned in testing practice with good investigation skills to join our team in its work on IVI automotive project on-site. The client is willing to have the driver on-site (with QA experience) and the QA engineer (2 persons) who will perform field testing using a pre-production prototype car with a new-generation IVI system.

Requirements:

Driver license of category B
5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer
Automotive experience of at least 3 years
Field testing experience
Proven proficiency in the creation of test reports and defects
Solid experience in Test case creation
Understanding of SDLC and testing theory
German work permit
Very good communication skills in English
Flexibility in working schedule. Shifted working hours are expected. Begin after 14 : 00

Nice to have:

Prototype driver\’s license
High Voltage training

Responsibilities:

Leading a team of 3-6 Test Engineers
Planning a working day & task distribution
Control proper execution of tasks
Create weekly reports
Ensure the quality of provided services
Take part in the interview process
Ramp up new teammates
Communicate & build relationships with project stakeholders
Attending daily briefings before test drives
Uploading updated software to the test car
Performing daily / evening static or dynamic test drives
Performing weekend static or dynamic test drives by additional customer request
Executing test plans / test suites
Recording traces and providing proper time markers for defect analysis
Producing Test Reports / Test Summary Reports after test drives
Creating defect reports directly after a test drive in internal BTS or customer KPM system
Creating Test cases / suites / plans for testing needs
Supporting the engineering team by testing dev-drops
Providing immediate feedback or rectifications to the Tickets Coordinator, FO, Program Lead, etc requests
Collaborating with a car manufacturer or IVI system development team