Calibration Engineer | Measuring technician | Engine Test Center

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About the Company

Our client is a Dutch truck manufacturer with its headquarters and main production facility in Eindhoven. Founded in 1928, the company has grown into one of Europe's most prominent and successful manufacturers of light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Known for its focus on innovation, driver comfort, and transport efficiency, the company is a global leader in the production of high-quality trucks.

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Are you a specialist in metrology and do you have an eye for detail? For our client's advanced Engine Test Center—a major manufacturer of trucks active in the international transport sector—we are looking for a precise Calibration Engineer. You will ensure that engines are tested on test stands that are adjusted to perfection.

What will you do? As a Calibration Engineer, you are responsible for the reliability of measurement results in the test field. You perform calibrations according to strict standards (ETS8031) and ensure that the test facilities remain continuously operational.

Your duties are broad and technically challenging:

• Executing calibrations: You handle the semi-annual calibration of fixed test cell equipment (excluding emission equipment) according to the schedule in Tracks.
• Reporting: After every calibration, you draft detailed calibration reports using the tools provided by DAF.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: In the event of incidents, you perform interim calibrations and resolve small equipment faults on-site.
• Optimization: You actively work on improving calibration protocols within the test stand control system.
• Commissioning: You are involved in the debugging and commissioning of new or modified calibration equipment.
• Quality Assurance: You provide input for improvement processes such as PDCAs (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and MSAs (Measurement System Analysis).
• Expert Role: You act as the primary point of contact (the "go-to person") for colleagues regarding questions about calibration, metrology, and the test stands.

Your work environment:

You will be working in a high-tech environment. The test field in the ETC (Engine Test Center) is extensive and diverse. You will be responsible for the calibration of:

• 34 Standard engine test stands
• 3 Component Test stands
• 2 Cold chambers
• 2 Prep cells
• 1 Single Cylinder test stand
• 1 Flow & Swirl test stand

Apply now and receive a WhatsApp message within 15 minutes with a few short questions, so we can help you quickly. Don’t have WhatsApp? Then we will contact you via phone or email!

To successfully perform this role, you possess a strong technical foundation and an analytical mindset.

You have:

• An MBO+/HBO (vocational/bachelor) working and thinking level in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with measurement and control technology, and preferably with calibration processes in a test environment.
• Familiarity with methodologies such as MSA (Measurement System Analysis) and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) is a strong plus.
• Experience with planning and organizing (setting up and adjusting calibration schedules).

What do we offer?

• A challenging assignment at a leading international organization.
• A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension and the prospect of permanent employment with the company.
• An excellent salary, based on your expertise and experience.

Secondary Benefits:

• A monthly Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 10.66% of your salary, which you can use flexibly.
• 25 vacation days + the option to purchase 6 extra days.
• A sabbatical scheme; up to 12 months every three years.
• Flexible public holidays.
• A travel allowance.
• Various bonus schemes.
• The possibility of hybrid working.
• A good pension scheme with ASR Capital.
• Extra allowances for internet, telephone, and a work-from-home budget.

• A training budget, coaching, an onboarding program, and unlimited access to the Yacht Academy with over 3,000 courses and training programs.

Networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival.

Based on the applications received and the availability of suitable positions, we will select candidates and invite them for an introductory interview to discuss career opportunities.