Engineering Lead

Drive cross-functional alignment within TIPL, identifying process interfaces and improvement opportunities. Coordinate system testing and integration topics with external engineering partners. Collaborate with Textron Business Units to leverage shared facilities and harmonize test methods.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute System Integration, Verification, and Validation in line with V-Model and ASPICE SYS.2-SYS.5 in globally distributed projects.
• Review and analyze stakeholder requirements and system architecture to ensure completeness, consistency, and testability.
• Define, document, and maintain System Test Strategies, including test levels, methods, coverage objectives, test concepts, and entry/exit criteria.
• Develop and review system-level test specifications and test cases.
• Select, build, and commission system test benches with instrumentation, DAQ, control, and communication interfaces.
• Align test configurations and collaborate on HiL and test bench environments with global teams.
• Develop automated test execution, evaluation, and reporting (e.g. vTESTstudio, Python, Jenkins) and integrate into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze results, assess coverage, document deviations, and create comprehensive test reports.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability between requirements, tests, defects, and release artifacts.
• Support configuration management, release readiness, change control, and issue resolution.
• Plan and coordinate system validation (EE, mechanical, environmental, durability) across global test sites regarding quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability across requirements, test cases, defects, and release artifacts.
• Support configuration management, release preparation, change request handling, and problem-resolution processes.

Requirements

• Technical engineering degree (mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or comparable).
• Proven leadership experience, preferably gained in a global working environment (2 years).
• Extensive experience in automotive system testing and validation (7 years).
• Strong cross-domain understanding of mechatronic systems and automotive architectures.
• Practical experience with HiL systems and/or system-level test benches.
• Proficient in automotive communication technologies (CAN, LIN, etc.) and Vector tools (CANoe, CANape, vTESTstudio).
• Experience with ASPICE and ISO 26262 processes preferred.
• IREB CPRE or ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level) advantageous.
• Willingness to travel (customer meetings, test drives, plant visits, external labs).

Competencies

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• High sense of responsibility, ownership, and result orientation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in global development environments.
• Very good English skills (German beneficial).
• Proficient with MS Office and engineering toolchains.
• Integrity, reliability, and a structured working approach.

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