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Test and Maintenance Engineer HBO – Shock and Vibration (m/f/d) Noordwijk aan Zee (NL)

IABG

Noordwijk
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Mechanical Testing
Vibration Testing
Acoustic Testing
Shock Testing
Mass-Property Testing
Test Preparation
Instrumentation
Equipment Maintenance
Calibration
Electrical Troubleshooting
Root-Cause Investigation
Corrective Maintenance
Technical Documentation
Supplier Coordination
Continuous Improvement

Job Description

Beschreibung der Stelle: Are you excited by the opportunity to take ownership of the preparation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced mechanical test facilities and equipment? Would you enjoy independently planning and performing mechanical test activities where safety, quality, and technical precision are essential? Are you motivated to document and report results, investigate technical challenges, and work alongside engineers and specialists to develop effective solutions? Tätigkeit: Perform acoustic, vibration, shock, and mass-property testing in accordance with applicable test requirements Plan and execute test preparation activities, including instrumentation, setup, verification, and readiness of test equipment and facilities Perform and document facility maintenance and calibration Identify and report test or equipment deviations, lead root-cause investigations, and implement appropriate corrective actions, including corrective maintenance measures Support the maintenance, modification, and upgrade of test facilities, liaising with suppliers and consultants and coordinating third-party activities on site Collaborate with international customers and multidisciplinary test teams on complex space programmes and industrial projects Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and participating to Lesson Learnt reviews Voraussetzungen: Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical vocational qualification / HBO Diploma Practical experience with mechanical testing and measurement systems Good knowledge of vibration and acoustic testing facilities for components, subsystems, and complete systems Basic knowledge of electrical systems and diagrams, with the ability to troubleshoot Ability to work independently in accordance with applicable processes, standards, and requirements Fluent in English, both written and spoken; willingness to work occasional shifts and Saturdays Ziele: Ensure that the mechanical test facility performance is according to specification by maintaining the equipment and tools as planned. Ensure that tests are performed in a timely and efficient manner, in the right configuration by providing operational support during test and facility preparation. Ensure that 3rd party suppliers efficiently perform their tasks on site by providing support during major maintenance interventions or facility modifications.

Core Responsibilities

Perform acoustic, vibration, shock, and mass-property tests, including preparation, instrumentation, equipment verification, maintenance, and calibration. Investigate and correct equipment or test deviations, support facility upgrades and supplier activities, and collaborate with international customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or relevant technical vocational qualification/HBO diploma, practical experience with mechanical testing and measurement systems, and knowledge of vibration and acoustic test facilities. Candidates should have basic electrical troubleshooting skills, work independently to applicable standards, be fluent in English, and be willing to work occasional shifts and Saturdays.

About IABG

Industry: Think Tanks

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

IABG was founded in 1961 as a central analysis and testing organisation for the aerospace industry and the Ministry of Defence as part of an initiative by the German government. Today, IABG is a leading European technology and science service provider. We employ about 1,000 highly qualified employees at 16 locations in Germany and the EU. The service spectrum of IABG covers analytical, technical and operational solutions in the following sectors: •Automotive •InfoCom •Mobility, Energy & Environment •Aeronautics •Space •Defence & Security IABG was privatised in 1993 and is now managed by its owners. We are independent of commercial affiliation, hardware-neutral and exclusively represent the interests of our customers, who include national and international companies as well as the public sector. For over 50 years we have followed the life cycles of technical systems, in particular the development, qualification and operational phases. In so doing, we make use of the synergies arising from the combination of the various competencies within the company.

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