Product Engineer – Test, Shake Testing, Component Strength

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus

Product Engineer developing and executing accelerated durability tests for automotive components. Collaborating with global teams to ensure reliability and performance at TRATON Group.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeResende • BrasilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Development of test plans and technical reports;
Definition of instrumentation points and signal analysis (strain gauges, acceleration);
Planning and definition of schedules for accelerated durability bench tests;
Failure analysis and proposals for improvements;
Collaboration with global multidisciplinary teams;

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Automotive Engineering, or related fields;
Postgraduate degree or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Materials Engineering;
Experience in developing accelerated durability procedures for bench testing and validation of automotive components;
Strong knowledge of strength of materials, machine elements, fatigue of metallic materials, and mechanical vibrations;
Proven experience with vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition systems (e.g., HBK, Siemens, Dewesoft), and analysis of experimental test data, focusing on strain gauge and acceleration signals;
Proficiency in data analysis software (Advanced Excel, NI DIAdem, nCode GlyphWorks, MATLAB);
Familiarity with data analysis and task automation using Python.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance;
Home-office allowance (hybrid model);
Profit Sharing (PLR);
Childcare assistance (for single mothers and fathers);
Bradesco Saúde – national medical coverage;
Psychological support ("Oriente-me" program);
Dental coverage;
On-site psychologist and social worker available for occasional needs;
TotalPass (access to gyms, studios, and other health and wellness partners);
Medipreço (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal care items);
Travel insurance (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, at no additional cost to the employee);
Endowment plan;
Private pension plan;
Life insurance;
Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days);
Nursing room;
"Baby in Focus" – gift for the baby at birth;
Chartered transport (commute to and from work);
Free parking and on-site cafeteria/restaurant;
Holiday gift basket;
Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old;
Birthday day off – your birthday is a paid day off;

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Hard Skills & Tools

test plans developmenttechnical reportsaccelerated durability proceduresfailure analysisstrength of materialsmachine elementsfatigue of metallic materialsmechanical vibrationsdata analysistask automation

Soft Skills

collaborationplanningdefinition of schedules

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree in Automotive EngineeringMaster's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Automotive EngineeringMaster's degree in Materials Engineering