Manufacturing Test Development Engineer

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

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Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer you will be part of a global, diverse and collaborative team and contributing on high sophisticated compute and sensing products driving to a safer, greener and more connected future of mobility. In this role you will design, develop and implement test processes in manufacturing to support new product launches in mass production. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify test requirements, develop test strategies, and implement robust testing solutions.

• Develop and optimize manufacturing functional tests (electrical and optical functional product requirements), working with the product development design experts
• Lead the acquisition of new test-equipment (statement of work, request for quotation, supplier nomination, design reviews, Equipment acceptance at supplier) to comply with industrialization timing
• Cooperate with the Aptiv manufacturing location to receive the equipment and install, debug and release the equipment (including test software development, strain measurements, process capability studies, environmental health and safety review / release).
• Establish documentation and provide training for test equipment and process in accordance to Aptiv guidelines
• Ensure test equipment compliance in terms of product quality, test requirements (Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, customer requirements), and costs
• Support product development team and collaborate closely with Lead Manufacturing Engineer to ensure flawless launches by applying and supporting tools like (P-FMEA, error proofing, test coverage analysis, Six Sigma)
• Perform product label drawing design review and lead the approval process
• Support in OEM Request for Quotation phase by estimating equipment cost, lead time, and test times
• Support Lessons Learned sharing between sites and between Product Lines
• Participate in escalation meetings on program management level

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field such as electronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering or with a familiarity with electrical components & knowhow in electronics measurement device and equipment.
• Comfortable in software programming. initiations in LabView & NI TestStand will be considered as an asset.
• Basic Project management capabilities & basic to intermediate knowledge of mechanical design of test tooling.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, LVDS, Flex-Ray is a plus with a solid Knowledge in Six-sigma-for-Test and statistical methods.
• Strong problem solving skills, including hands on capability for S/W debugging, keen eye for details and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive work style.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills in English.

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.