Product Engineer - Test Application

Execution and support of internal and external tests, including planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting, in environments such as vehicles, test benches, dynamometers, and climatic facilities, as well as real-world usage conditions and test campaigns in different climates.Support in the development of vehicle powertrain systems for both internal combustion and electric vehicles.Involvement throughout the entire product development cycle: concept, prototypes, pre-series, validation, homologation, and field test monitoring.Interaction with TRATON Group brands in a global environment, requiring advanced English proficiency, as well as availability for national and international travel.Responsabilidades e atribuiçõesSupport Product Engineering from the concept phase through final vehicle release, focusing on powertrain systems, their components, and functional integration with the vehicle;Define performance, durability, innovation, technology, and sustainability requirements and characteristics;Perform measurements and data acquisition for objective analyses; conduct tests and subjective evaluations to assess system and component performance, as well as their impact on overall vehicle behavior;Plan, prepare, and execute tests on vehicles, test benches, and climatic facilities, ensuring traceability, safety, and quality of results;Manage end-to-end test activities (from request to final delivery), including scope alignment, execution, analysis, conclusions, and reporting;Collaborate with test requesters, designers, and other stakeholders to define scope, requirements, acceptance criteria, and next steps;Take ownership of full vehicle test activities when applicable, ensuring quality and consistency of results;Present and communicate results clearly and in a structured manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, supporting engineering decisions;Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation;Participate in test campaigns under different climate conditions (e.g., summer/winter), including travel as required by projects;Propose and validate material optimizations focused on weight and cost reduction, applying knowledge of material strength and vehicle dynamics;Analyze and interpret experimental and theoretical data, interfacing with instrumentation, structural analysis (FESA), and data acquisition systems;Conduct benchmarking of competitor vehicles and automotive systems/components to support and guide product development;Analyze failures using effective root cause analysis methodologies and propose solutions aligned with internal and external customer expectations;Prepare technical documentation in accordance with engineering requirements, ensuring proper management of project KPIs.Requisitos e qualificaçõesBachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Production, Electrical, Control & Automation, or related fields);Solid knowledge of thermodynamics and thermal systems/cooling for internal combustion engines and high voltage batteries;Experience with climatic and field testing;Experience in product development and/or validation in the automotive industry, preferably in commercial vehicles (vehicle testing, system validation, failure analysis, and interface with suppliers and manufacturing/quality teams);Fluent English is required for daily work with a multicultural Traton Group team;Availability for national and international travel according to project and testing needs;Driver’s license for trucks and buses (Category D or E);Experience with project management methodologies, preferably agile approaches such as Lean/Agile.Informações adicionaisAbout us:At TRATON Group, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining behind-the-scenes access to how the entire transportation industry works. As part of a global team of industry experts, you will have the opportunity to think big, experience more, and go further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation.The TRATON Group's Research & Development (R&D) organization is undergoing a major transformation with the goal of becoming an even stronger group by consolidating a global R&D structure. We are positioning ourselves to fully deliver a time-critical R&D roadmap, meeting high expectations for customer value generation while driving efficiency and effectiveness.This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness — helping us gain market share and ensuring that the R&D area is a solid strategic partner for the TRATON Group and its brands: Scania (Sweden and Latin America), MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.Our compensation packages:• Meal allowance;• Home-office allowance (hybrid model);*• Profit Sharing – PLR*• Daycare allowance (for mothers and single fathers)Our Health and Well-being Programs and Plans• Bradesco Saúde National Medical Assistance;*• Psychological Assistance; (“Oriente-me” Program)• Dental Assistance;*• Psychologist and Social Worker available at the workplace for eventual needs;• Total Pass; (access to gyms, studios, and other health and well-being partners)• Medipreço; (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items)• Travel Insurance; (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, with no additional cost to the employee)• Endowment Plan;• Private Pension Plan;• Life insurance;Services and Programs designed especially for you:• Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days)• Lactation room;• “Baby in focus” – gift for the baby at birth• Chartered transportation (commute to/from work)• Free parking and on-site restaurant;• Christmas basket;• Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old;• “Birthday day-off” – your birthday is your day off;* According to Company Policy: Benefits are subject to specific conditions and may change. Some benefits may involve payroll deductions.