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Validation Engineer AUTO

Expleo Sint-Truiden, Limburg, Belgium

hybridfull-time
Posted Dec 11, 2025Apply by Dec 11, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Automotive Validation Engineer / Technical Lead (5+ years in automotive testing; proven technical leadership)

Stack/tools: Vector CANape, CANalyser, AVL-CRETA, INCA, MATLAB; experience with automotive testing facilities across Europe

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Define the validation approach for domains (including virtual validation) and sign-off results at SOP/milestones

  2. Execute part of the extended product design validation test plan and ensure milestones are met

  3. Convert abstract test needs into concrete test requests, analyze data, and report development tests; coordinate weekly planning and resolve roadblocks

Must-have skills

  • Master in Automotive or Electro-Mechanical (or equivalent experience)

  • 5+ years in automotive testing; experience with testing facilities

  • Demonstrated ability to technically lead a team

  • Knowledge/experience with CAN tools (CANape/CANalyser) and Matlab; familiarity with hybrid powertrains and automatic transmissions is a plus

Nice-to-haves

  • Direct experience with hybrid powertrains and automatic transmissions

  • Broad knowledge of European testing facilities and cross-discipline collaboration

  • Location & work type: Europe-based; flexible work arrangement (hybrid/remote acceptable; mobility support provided)

Full Description

Overview Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future-proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast-track innovation through each step of your value chain.We are strategically positioned to build value, with a global footprint across 30 countries.We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best-in-class pan-European technological centers and unique best-shoring capabilities.We leverage a network of high value-adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever-changing environment. Responsibilities Define the validation approach for her/his domain(s), including the virtual validation. Sign-off on the validation results for her/his domain at SOP or other milestones. Ensure the execution of a part of the extended product design validation test plan and you make sure the agreed milestones are being met. Supports the rest of the organization with her/his practical knowledge by providing work instructions on specific technical cases for her/his domain(s) Convert abstract test needs into real test requests Convert the long term planning in weekly planning and solve roadblocks which endanger the progress in order to ensure high efficiency. Prepare, coordinate, perform (data) analysis and reporting of development tests. Build up knowledge of testing facilities all over Europe. Work together with different disciplines to solve possible roadblocks. Qualifications Master in Automotive, Electro-Mechanical with a strong interest for automotive or equivalent by experience Experience in the field of automotive testing and testing facilities. Experience with Hybrid Powertrains and Automatic Transmission is an advantage Experience in technically leading a team A minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive secto Essential skills VECTOR CANape; CANalyser AVL-CRETA; INCA Matlab Benefits At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programs. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family-friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us. Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including hospitalization and outpatient insurance, a pension and group insurance plan, employee wellbeing initiatives, sports and social events, gifts for special occasions, and much more! Enjoy meal and eco vouchers to support your daily needs and sustainable purchases Receive monthly representation fees to support work-related expenses 32 vacation days (20 + 12 for a 40-hour week).

Mobility package offering flexibility: choose between a company car, full transportation coverage, or a housing allowance. Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo. Flexible homeworking policy – Balance your career and personal life

Vector CanapeCanalyserAvl-CretaIncaMatlabmulti-location

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