Product Engineer – Test, Acoustic and NVH Testing

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus

Lead NVH test activities and analyses focused on sound performance and comfort at TRATON Group. Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance and optimize vehicle acoustics.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the company’s technical reference for NVH topics, supporting decision-making at vehicle, platform, and regulatory levels;
Define and lead NVH test activities for cabin and vehicle systems, including airborne noise, structure-borne noise, vibration testing, and cabin acoustic comfort assessments;
Plan, execute, and analyze Pass-by Noise homologation tests, ensuring compliance with international regulations (ISO 362, R51 and related standards);
Perform signal processing and advanced NVH analyses (FFT, order analysis, filtering, sound pressure mapping);
Investigate complex NVH problems, identify underlying root causes, and define short- and long-term engineering solutions and countermeasures;
Prepare test reports, documentation, and technical evidence for regulatory submissions and homologation dossiers;
Collaborate with global and multidisciplinary teams, including body engineering, powertrain, chassis, CAE, and external test laboratories;
Ensure compliance with corporate NVH targets and benchmarking with competitors;
Define technical approaches and provide guidance to NVH teams through mentoring and technical leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Mechatronics, Acoustics, or related fields);
Master’s degree in Engineering, with a research focus aligned with Acoustics, NVH, or related disciplines;
Experience in NVH engineering with recognized expertise in NVH instrumentation, acoustic measurements, vibration analysis, source identification, vehicle sound performance verification, and Pass-by Noise homologation standards such as the ISO 362 series and local regulatory requirements (CONAMA, EU regulations);
Experience with vibroacoustic data acquisition systems, such as Brüel & Kjær, Siemens LMS SCADAS or equivalent;
Driver’s license: Category D or E.
**Differentials**
Experience with pass-by noise test track certification in accordance with ISO 10844 requirements;
Experience with cabin acoustic treatments (insulators, damping materials, absorbers);
Skilled in chassis dynamometer NVH testing and operating sound & vibration equipment;
English – Advanced / fluent (technical)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance;
Home-office allowance (hybrid model);*
Profit Sharing – PLR*
Daycare allowance (for mothers and single fathers)
Bradesco Saúde National Medical Assistance;*
Psychological Assistance; (“Oriente-me” Program)
Dental Assistance;*
Psychologist and Social Worker available at the workplace for eventual needs;
Total Pass; (access to gyms, studios, and other health and well-being partners)
Medipreço; (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items)
Travel Insurance; (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, with no additional cost to the employee)
Endowment Plan;
Private Pension Plan;
Life insurance;
Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days)
Lactation room;
“Baby in focus” – gift for the baby at birth
Chartered transportation (commute to/from work)
Free parking and on-site restaurant;
Christmas basket;
Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old;
“Birthday day-off” – your birthday is your day off;

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Hard Skills & Tools

NVH engineeringacoustic measurementsvibration analysissignal processingFFTorder analysissound pressure mappingPass-by Noise homologationcabin acoustic comfort assessmentssource identification

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in EngineeringDriver’s license: Category D or E