We’re looking for a test engineer to join the Avular Team!
At Avular, we are looking for a Senior/Lead Test Engineer who loves to combine hands-on testing with a push for systematic process improvement in a young, dynamic environment of robotics development. You are a technical and quality-driven professional who ensures that everything we do results in mature products and processes. You understand how to motivate and coach test engineers and the organisation around them to mature the test engineering competence in Avular.
YOUR MISSION
You are able to spread the importance of system integration and testing, and know how to balance rigid processes with an agile young company. Therefore, you will work with different disciplines in the company, from manufacturing to project managers, and ensure that the development team is aligned on the integration and test process. As a Senior/Lead Test Engineer, you will be focused on defining company-wide testing processes, system-level testing strategies, managing individual direct reports, and doing hands-on testing yourself when time permits.
As part of the team, you will be contributing mainly to:
Defining project-level testing strategies
Improving the test engineering way of working
Managing the progress and growth of fellow test engineers/ direct reports
Creating clear test plans and dedicated test cases
Clarifying requirements for the tests with the engineers
Executing and overseeing tests and their planning
Being thorough and detail-oriented in test execution and reporting
Making well-balanced release decisions
WHO YOU ARE
You have:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical Systems Engineering.
At least 8 years of relevant professional integration and testing experience of multidisciplinary products.
At least 2 years of experience directly managing or coaching test engineers
Been responsible for delivering complex mechatronic systems to market
Have coordinated with regulatory compliance or external testing partners
Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English
As a testing professional, you have extensive experience with standard methods such as:
Risk assessments (FMEA/ TRA)
Methods for requirement management and configuration management
Various testing methods (Environmental/ HALT/ user validation/ Integration/ Regression testing)
Analysing and quantifying test results
Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa)
And as a hands-on technical engineer, you can work with and define test tooling through:
Basic scripting/ Linux experience (Bash, Python, MATLAB)
Measurement tooling (sensor) selection, basic data acquisition and processing
It would also be a nice bonus if you
Experience with EMC testing
Experience with HIL and/or SIL testing.
Experience with CE, and FCC certification
More advanced test automation frameworks and software development (Git) would be nice to have.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
At Avular, work meets play in the best possible way. We’re shaping the future of robotics, and we want you along for the ride. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
• Grow & Shine: Bring your vision and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
• We’ve Got You Covered: Salary based on experience level, A non-contributory pension scheme and travel cost reimbursement mean less stress and more focus on what you love
• Share in Success: As part of our participation plan, you’ll benefit directly from the company’s growth
• Play Hard: Game nights, Friday drinks, epic team events, and celebrations make our office more than just a workspace
• Recharge Your Way: Enjoy 30 paid vacation days (plus national holidays) to unwind, explore, or simply relax
• Fuel for Greatness: Savour the best coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks to power your day
• Innovation Central: Work at our brand new office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, a buzzing hub of forward-thinking companies and cutting-edge ideas
WHO WE ARE
At Avular, we’re on a mission to revolutionise robotics:
“With gorgeous tech, we accelerate the creation of mobile robotic applications that shape a brighter future for all.”
From our home base in Eindhoven, we design the tech behind autonomous robots, crafting drones and driving robots from scratch.
Are you our new colleague?
Adding a motivation letter to your application would also be a big plus.