Job Description

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM TEST ENGINEER (M/W/D)Location Lippstadt, GermanyFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.YOUR TASKS

Plan and perform vehicle-level tests under real operating and workshop conditions, including the preparation and modification of test vehicles.

Install and integrate electronic components, prototypes, measurement equipment, data loggers, and test hardware into vehicles.

Record, analyze, and correlate CAN communication, diagnostic data, measurement values, and vehicle behaviour.

Analyze and reverse engineer vehicle networks, signals, electronic components, and undocumented CAN communication.

Develop CAN simulation environments, virtual test setups, and software tools for data analysis, test automation, and validation.

Define and execute functional and integration tests, document technical findings, and translate validated results into product requirements.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.

An automotive mechatronics background is an advantage.

Practical experience with vehicle electronics, automotive diagnostics, vehicle networks, and vehicle-level testing.

Strong hands-on skills in installing, modifying, and testing electronic vehicle components and measurement equipment.

Good knowledge of CAN communication, data logging, signal analysis, and tools such as Vector CANoe or CANalyzer.

Programming or scripting experience combined with a structured approach to functional analysis, fault isolation, and reverse engineering.

Solid German and English language skills and a valid Class B driving licence are required for vehicle testing and feasibility studies. WHAT WE OFFERMobile Working and flexible working time modelsExtensive career and further training opportunities Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASSDiscounted Germany ticket for bus and trainFree coffee and water, company restaurants and cafésBicycle leasing and numerous employee benefitsCompany pension plan with HELLA allowanceFamily support: family service and advice on caring for relativesEmployee events

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req19100.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

Annika Buettner

Rixbecker Str. 75

59552 Lippstadt