Will you help us make the world a safer place?
Do you want to work in a dynamic environment where you test the latest innovations every day? As a test engineer, you play a crucial role within our Consumer Safety department at DEKRA. You ensure that products not only meet the highest standards but are also safe and reliable for use.
Together with a team of experts, you will work on a wide range of products. From high-tech cooktops and powerful vacuum cleaners to innovative coffee machines and advanced washing machines – you test them all!
You will be involved in multiple projects simultaneously, both in our DEKRA lab and on-site at the client’s location. Variety and challenges are guaranteed!
Independently conducting tests, spending a significant amount of time in the lab (at DEKRA or on-site at the client’s location);
Performing safety assessments based on international standards or risk-based assessments and testing;
Reporting (preliminary) test results;
Keeping the project manager and the client informed about the status and progress.
Secondary vocational education (mbo level 4). Working and thinking at hbo level;
Experience in reading electrical schematics and flow diagrams;
Knowledge of international standards such as IEC 60335 and/or UL 2157, UL 858, and UL 1017 is a plus;
Demonstrate strong language skills in English. Knowledge of the German language is considered a plus;
A passion for technology and innovation;
Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues;
Flexibility to work on different projects, both in the lab and on-site.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits;
A variable performance bonus scheme;
25 vacation days and 13 ADV (Additional Days Off) for ample relaxation;
Travel and remote work allowances;
Discount on various insurance plans;
Abundant opportunities for career growth, supported by multiple training programs;
Engage in a challenging role within a cohesive team of proficient experts in a dynamic and international setting.
Curious about your colleagues? Discover here what they say about working at DEKRA.
DEKRA is the world's largest non-listed expert organization in testing, inspecting, and certifying according to international safety and sustainability standards. Founded in Germany in 1925, the company's mission was to inspect vehicles to ensure traffic safety. Today, we offer a wide range of services, from product safety testing, audits, and inspections to damage assessment and HSE consulting. We operate in over 60 countries to ensure safety on the road, at home, and in the workplace worldwide. Explore all our services here
We have a clear mission: as a leader in testing, certification and inspection, we ensure that products, assets, and technologies are safe, reliable, and sustainable – building trust between people and technology. And you are welcome to join! Discover more about DEKRA here
Do you have any questions about this vacancy? Please contact Misha Wittkowski. You can reach him at +31 6 24 63 46 00 or by email to recruitment.nl@dekra.com
Please note: We manage our recruitment and selection entirely in-house. We do not appreciate acquisition by agencies or intermediaries. Submitting candidates without prior consultation and an explicit, written assignment from DEKRA does not establish any rights. Unsolicited profiles will be considered unrequested and will not be processed.

DEKRA zorgt voor veiligheid en duurzaamheid. Wij zijn een van ’s werelds grootste expertiseorganisaties op het gebied van testen, inspecteren en certificeren. Onze onafhankelijke experts zetten zich in voor veiligheid op het werk, thuis en onderweg.
Wij geloven dat technologische vooruitgang alleen plaatsvindt als mensen het vertrouwen hebben dat hun huizen, (spoor)wegen, vervoersmiddelen en werkplekken veilig en betrouwbaar zijn. DEKRA biedt een breed scala aan diensten aan iedere organisatie die verzekerd wil zijn van de veiligheid van o.a. producten, processen, bedrijfsmiddelen, mobiliteit en (werk)omgevingen. Met advies van experts en onafhankelijke testen, inspecties en certificering helpen wij u een veilige continuïteit van processen te borgen, zodat u doorlopend optimaal kunt presteren met behoud van kwaliteit.
Wanneer ondanks aandacht voor veiligheid toch letsel of schade ontstaat, ondersteunt DEKRA bij het onderzoeken en afhandelen van schade. Daarbij doen we nieuwe kennis op, die we inzetten om veiligheid nog beter te borgen. Dit maakt van DEKRA uw betrouwbare partner op het gebied van veiligheid.
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