Validation Engineer - eBike (f/m/div.)

Ovar, pt

Company Description

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In Ovar, our main mission is to guarantee everyone's safety by being ready to act in the event of danger. Our company, with about 200 associates, develops, creates and produces inspiring solutions for a safe and enjoyable life. This success is due to the highly qualified people with a high level of knowledge and their dedication that makes and contributes for the unique environment we have in Bosch: The feeling of a Family.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

We make cyclists smile! In the Bosch eBike team, we develop innovative products and services that make eBiking even more fascinating - from highly efficient drives and the first production-ready ABS for pedelecs to smart connectivity solutions.

In this role, you will validate the mechanics of display units, remote controls, and sensor modules for the next product generation of eBikes:

Shape the future of the next generation of eBikes, validating and testing mechanical parts and assemblies for displays and remote controls.
Drive the product reliability testing process from initial requirement analysis and concept testing up to the final release for mass production.
Translate product requirements into mechanical design improvements and technical drawings, coordinating with production plants and suppliers to secure mass-production standards.
Represent validation and reliability as an active member of the cross-functional project team, supporting the testing teams directly in our production plants.
Thrive in a multidisciplinary, cross-site team, sharing your technical expertise and aligning test specifications across international Bosch eBike development sites.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education: Master's or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

Experience:

Proven experience in the development, testing, and industrialization of complex consumer electronics, automotive components, or outdoor-rated consumer products.
Demonstrated experience in validation, robustness testing, and reliability verification during both the development and production phases.

Know how:

Reliability Testing: Strong understanding of environmental and mechanical validation methods (e.g., vibration, thermal shock, ingress protection) for products exposed to harsh outdoor conditions.
Engineering Methodologies: Familiarity with state-of-the-art development and risk-assessment techniques, such as DRBFM or FMEA.
CAD and Tolerance Analysis: Proficiency in interpreting 3D designs, mechanical drawings, and conducting basic tolerance analyses.

Languages: Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Working Style and Methods:

A structured, analytical, and data-driven approach to proving design reliability and documenting failure modes.
Strong ability to balance commercial business needs with strict technical quality and safety requirements.

Personality:

Strong intercultural competence with the ability to collaborate effectively in globally distributed teams.
Excellent communication skills to align tests and technical specifications across multiple business locations.
Willingness to travel occasionally.