What’s in it for you?

Test & Validation Engineer – Apprenticeship (1 to 3 years)

Thermal Management – PWTi Team

As part of the growing challenges in vehicle development and simulation, the PWTi Thermal Management team is opening an apprenticeship position (1 to 3 years) for a Test and Validation Engineer.

You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team responsible for the development, performance optimization, and validation of thermal management systems. Our engineers work across mechanics, electrical systems, control, testing, and simulation — always with a hands-on mindset and strong technical collaboration.

This is not a “sit-and-watch” role. From day one, you will be involved in real engineering projects, interacting with both vehicles and test benches, in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages curiosity, initiative, and innovation.

Your Missions

Physical measurements & analysis

Participate in test campaigns on benches and vehicles to validate subsystem performance(pressure, flow, temperature, etc.).

Development & test benches

Contribute to the deployment and continuous improvement of a hydraulic measurement test bench.

Field work & vehicle preparation

Work closely with workshop teams to prepare vehicles for testing.Follow instrumentation, setup, troubleshooting, and technical updates.

Continuous improvement

Help improve validation methods, tools, and testing processes.

Numerical simulation (a strong plus)

Use or analyze simulation models such as MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, or StarCCM to predict and optimize system behavior.

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

Engineering student (Master’s level / Bac+5) or equivalent university program, specializing in:

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or Embedded Systems.

Mindset & Soft Skills

Curious, motivated, and eager to learn by doing

Able to work independently while enjoying teamwork

Organized and rigorous when dealing with test planning and data

Comfortable with hands-on work and field activities

Strong communication skills and ability to write clear engineering reports in English

Technical Interests

Strong interest in physical measurements, testing, and simulation

Sensitivity to measurement quality (calibration, sensor choice, accuracy, etc.)

English: able to read, write, and participate in meetings

Why Join Us?

Real engineering experience on vehicles and test benches

Work at the heart of automotive innovation

A collaborative, benevolent, and supportive team culture

Strong focus on learning, progression, and skill development

Mentorship by experienced engineers who enjoy sharing knowledge

A balanced role: 50% field / 50% office, with some travel

A safe environment to ask questions, test ideas, and grow confident as an engineer

Here, your curiosity matters. Your ideas are welcome. And your progression is a priority.

Conditions

Contract duration: Apprenticeship from 1 to 3 years

Compensation: According to the legal apprenticeship salary scale

Support: Dedicated mentor and regular follow-up