Designwerk Technologies AG
Winterthur
Test Engineer (m/f/d) 100%
- 17 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join Designwerk Technologies, part of the Volvo Group, for innovative electromobility solutions. Shape the future of heavy electric vehicles in a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct electrical and thermal tests on high-voltage batteries.
- Coordinate vehicle and battery system approval processes.
- Plan and document tests ensuring traceability and error tracking.
Skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field required.
- Experience in validating lithium-ion battery systems.
- Proficiency in CAN systems and data analysis tools like MATLAB.
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About the job
Test Engineer (m/f/d) 100%
As part of the Volvo Group, Designwerk stands for innovative solutions in the field of electromobility.
Do you want to help shape the future of the heavy electric commercial vehicle sector?
Then strengthen our team and accompany the development of our electric trucks and high-voltage battery systems from validation to approval. In doing so, you ensure that our vehicles meet the highest safety standards and successfully hit the road.
Your Area of Responsibility
- Supervision and evaluation of electrical, thermal and cyclical tests as well as demanding tests on high-voltage batteries
- Support and coordination of approval processes for electric vehicles and battery systems according to national and international regulations
- Planning, creation, execution and documentation of tests including test coverage, error analysis and error tracking as well as ensuring traceability
- Planning and execution of validation and certification tests in cooperation with external testing institutes and internal departments
- Further development of test environments, automation of test procedures as well as analysis of measurement data and bus systems such as CAN/CANopen/CAN FD
- Conducting design and test FMEAs as well as close cooperation with development, quality management and production
- Monitoring new legal requirements and safety standards in the field of electromobility
Your Advantages
- Completed studies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, physics or a comparable qualification
- Professional experience in the validation of lithium-ion battery systems and/or in overall vehicle testing of electric or commercial vehicles
- Sound knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, ideally complemented by knowledge in functional safety and FMEA
- Practical experience with high-voltage systems, measurement technology and bus systems such as CAN/CANopen; knowledge of MATLAB, Python or CANoe is an advantage
- Analytical, structured and solution-oriented working style as well as flexibility and sense of responsibility
- Assertiveness in dealing with authorities and external testing institutes
- Fluent German and English skills
Wülflingerstrasse 147, 8408 Winterthur
Professional ExperienceWith professional experience
Employment Level100%
Type of EmploymentPermanent contract
Designwerk Technologies AG
Wülflingerstrasse 147
CH-8408 Winterthur
Your Benefits
Shape the future of mobility for commercial vehicles.
Create value through meaningful, sustainable work
From fruit to Volvo discounts. Top benefits for employees.
Work in a young team and an open company culture.
René Scharfenecker
Teamlead Testing
+41 44 515 48 58
If you have questions about the application,
contact:
Katrin van 't Hoff
Head of People & Culture
+41 44 515 48 58
