Vehicle Crash Test Engineer

• Plan and conduct full vehicle crash tests (frontal, side, rear, rollover) and component-level tests (e.g., seats, airbags).
  
  
• Prepare test vehicles, including sensor installation, dummy positioning, and data acquisition system setup.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with international crash test protocols (NCAP, FMVSS, UNECE, etc.).
  
  
• Monitor and operate test equipment such as high-speed cameras, crash sleds, propulsion systems, and sensors.
  
  
• Collect and analyze test data to evaluate structural integrity and occupant injury criteria (HIC, chest deflection, neck loads, etc.).
  
  
• Support root cause analysis and provide engineering recommendations for design improvements.
  
  
• Coordinate with Dummy Engineers and Safety Design Engineers to ensure accurate instrumentation and results.
  
  
• Document all procedures, test results, and deviations; prepare detailed technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Maintain testing equipment and support calibration and quality assurance processes.
  
  
• Continuously improve test methods, tools, and data analysis workflows.
  
  

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field.
  
• 2–5+ years of experience in vehicle crash testing or automotive safety validation.
  
• Experience with crash labs, NCAP protocols, and data acquisition systems.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in vehicle crash test instrumentation and setup.
  
• Familiarity with anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) and injury biomechanics.
  
• Experience with crash data analysis software (e.g., DIAdem, nCode, MATLAB, CANalyzer).
  
• Understanding of vehicle safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, body structure).
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic testing environment.
  
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.