E-Lab Vehicle Test Engineer

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With the vision of being Turkey’s most valuable and most preferred industrial company, we would like you to help us grow!

About the Position

The E-Lab Vehicle Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting vehicle-level system and feature tests performed.

This role covers validation activities on the CVS test fleet and engineering breadboards (LV/HV EBB), ensuring that new vehicle features and software functions are tested systematically and safely in alignment with Ford global standards.

The position plays a key role in bridging vehicle-level testing and laboratory-based validation processes to support full vehicle portfolio, from conventional to electrified and connected programs.

Key Responsibilities

 Plan, execute, and document vehicle-level system and feature validation tests (including Running Change, OTA, PEC/FEC, Launch mini-DV tests).

 Manage and maintain the CVS software test fleet, ensuring software versions, configurations, and BOM/SW BOM data are up to date.

 Prepare vehicle test setups, perform instrumentations, and execute both static and limited dynamic vehicle tests.

 Upload test results to JIRA or Azure Board, ensure traceability, and track closure of test findings.

 Perform root cause analysis and support retest activities for failed tests (NOK data).

 Coordinate vehicle transfers, scheduling, and driver assignments between Gölcük, Sancaktepe, and other test sites.

 Manage vehicle maintenance, insurance, and T-plate processes in alignment with Ford operational procedures.

 Ensure the availability and calibration of measurement tools (power supply, data loggers, CAN tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).

 Cooperate closely with E-Lab, VEV, System Integration and CVS teams to define test priorities and align program timelines.

 Support development of test procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement of E-Lab’s vehicle testing capability.

 Comply with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and Ford safety/fire standards in all test operations.

 This role may occasionally require conducting or supporting tests at other Ford Otosan and partner locations such as Istanbul (Sancaktepe), Eskişehir, and Craiova (Romania).

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in Electrical-Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering.

 Experience or strong interest in vehicle testing, feature validation, or software verification.

 Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and test tools such as CANalyzer, DET, Vector Tools, Python.

 Familiarity with feature and system-level validation methods (Functional Proveout, Anomaly Testing, Fuse Pull, Ground Lift, KOL) is a plus.

 Awareness of EV systems and HV safety practices is a plus.

 Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and reporting skills.

 Good communication, teamwork, and coordination abilities

 English proficiency at B1 level or above.

 Residing in or willing to relocate to Kocaeli.

What We Offer

 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle-level validation and electrification programs.

 Collaboration within Ford of Europe and Ford Otosan engineering networks.

 Continuous learning and technical development opportunities.

 Dynamic environment with a strong, multidisciplinary test engineering team.

'The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.'

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 13 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 9 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.