WHERE YOU FIT IN

Take an active role in the development of future mobility solutions and products for Shell’s Advanced Fuel, Lubricant, E-Mobility and Energy business: Join the R&D Operations Group (PTX/T) at Shell Technology Centre Hamburg as an R&D Engineer – Vehicle Testing (m/f/d)
The R&D Operations Group in Hamburg consists of six collaborative laboratories that work hand in hand to develop future energy, lubricant & mobility solutions. Reporting to the Mobility Applications Testing Manager, this role provides specialist engineering expertise to the experimental Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory team.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills plus excellent English and German verbal and written language skills (minimum B2 level) are required.
• A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Proven experience in vehicle testing and project management.
• Expert knowledge of experimental methods in the field of vehicle technology and combustion engines is essential. This includes knowledge of engine and transmission technology, exhaust aftertreatment solutions, vehicle emission legislation, related safety equipment, test procedures, measurement equipment, calibration, and test automation techniques. In-depth knowledge in combustion science, alternative fuels, battery solutions and EV technology as well as Engine Control Units and Battery Management Systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of operational and process safety, HSSE and Quality Management is required. Prior experience with processes like ISO9001 and ISO17025 is a plus.
• Demonstrated prior experience and a successful track record of working in a collaborative R&D environment and delivery on time and on budget is expected. A solid track record of intercultural stakeholder management skills, a learner mindset combined with natural curiosity as well as a dynamic and collaborative work approach is required.
• Knowledge in Agile project management methods, Systems Thinking and Model Based Systems Engineering is a plus.

The R&D Engineer - Vehicle Testing (m/f/d) is responsible to provide project leadership and hands-on guidance to a team of engineers, experimentalists & technicians which is researching and developing future fuels, lubricants and mobility solutions.
Daily tasks will include providing project leadership and hands-on guidance to a local team of experimentalists & technicians. The role is responsible for defining test schedules, project scopes, writing reports and preparing technical presentations for stakeholders, management and external partners as well as ensuring that experimental requests are delivered safely, accurately, on-time & on budget. In addition to these project related tasks, the R&D Engineer - Vehicle Testing (m/f/d) is responsible for improving test methods and procedures, for mentoring colleagues and to help grow the technical expertise in the organization.