Job Description

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

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More about 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.

Questions?

Do you have any questions about this vacancy? Please contact Linde de Wit - Regtering. You can reach her at +31 6 25 01 29 57 or send her an email at 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.