Validation Engineer

Akkodis is looking for a Validation Engineer to join its consulting team and contribute to the development and validation of next-generation hybrid and electric powertrain technologies.

🌍 Who are we at Akkodis?

Akkodis is a global engineering and digital consulting company. With a presence in over 30 countries, we help industry leaders accelerate innovation through engineering, technology, and smart industry solutions.

Joining Akkodis means becoming part of a dynamic community of experts, working on impactful projects while continuously developing your skills and career.

🎯 The Assignment

We are looking for a Validation Engineer to join an innovative automotive environment focused on the development of hybrid and automatic transmission technologies.

As part of the Validation & Simulation team, you will be responsible for defining and executing validation activities for specific components and modules, ensuring that performance, quality, and reliability requirements are met throughout the product development cycle.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Defining validation strategies for your technical domain, including virtual validation activities.

• Ensuring the execution of validation plans and achieving agreed project milestones.

• Signing off validation results at key project milestones.

• Translating testing needs into concrete test requests and activities.

• Supporting planning activities and resolving roadblocks to maintain testing efficiency.

• Preparing, coordinating, and performing data analysis and reporting for development tests.

• Building expertise on testing facilities across Europe.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and ensure project success.

• Providing technical guidance and work instructions related to your area of expertise.

👤 Who are you?

You hold a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field, and you have a strong interest in automotive product development and validation activities.

Your skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the automotive industry.

• Experience in automotive testing and validation activities.

• Knowledge of testing facilities and test methodologies.

• Experience with hybrid powertrains and automatic transmissions is a strong advantage.

• Experience leading technical activities or coordinating teams.

• Familiarity with tools such as CANape, CANalyzer, AVL CRETA, INCA and MATLAB is considered an asset.

• Fluent English.

💡 What we're looking for

• A strong analytical mindset.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with knowledge of methodologies such as 8D.

• A structured and methodical approach to work.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to represent Validation activities within the organization.

• Customer focus and a results-oriented attitude.

• Flexibility, persistence, and a proactive mindset.

• The ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

✨ Why Join Akkodis?

At Akkodis, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Challenging and innovative projects within leading industrial environments.

• A personalized career path supported by dedicated Business Managers.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

• A collaborative and international work environment.

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive and electrification technologies.

• A people-focused culture where innovation, teamwork, and growth are encouraged.

📞 What's next?

Step 1 – First call

A first discussion with your Talent Acquisition Specialist to get to know you, understand your career aspirations, and present the opportunity.

Step 2 – Interview with the Business Manager

A more in-depth exchange about your experience, technical expertise, and career ambitions.

Step 3 – Interview with the Client

A final meeting with the client team to discuss the project, your fit within the organization, and the operational expectations of the role.

🚀 Ready to take on your next challenge as a Validation Engineer? We'd love to hear from you!