- Position: Completed Vehicle (Tightness & Leakage) Test and Validation Engineer
- Working Location: Hai Phong – Vietnam
- Contact to: Nguyen Thi My Hanh (myhanhnt@vietsol.com.vn)
1. Job Descriptions:
Scope of work
- Ensuring that cars are completely watertight and protected against dust and gas intrusion.
- Detecting leakages inside vehicle compartments, protecting the vehicle from water leakages that can damage the electronic bays, cabins and trunks.
- Tightness (gas, dust, water)
- Assessment of tightness especially with regard to the areas BIW, D&C and Trunk
- Complete vehicle testing.
Test Planning & Execution
- Design and develop test procedures for tightness and leakage validation of automotive components and systems (e.g., engines, fuel systems, HVAC, body, doors and closure, etc.).
- Conduct laboratory and on-vehicle tests using specialized equipment such as pressure chambers, leak detectors, and flow measurement devices.
- Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards (e.g., ISO, SAE, or OEM-specific requirements) for tightness and leakage.
- Collaborate with product design, quality assurance, and production teams to define the criteria for leak-proof components and systems.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze test data to identify failure points or potential leak paths and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Document and report test results, including failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action proposals.
- Provide detailed analysis and insights to cross-functional teams to drive design improvements and ensure leakage requirements are met.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Identify root causes of leakage issues, collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions, and ensure retesting for validation.
- Continuously improve testing methodologies to increase efficiency and accuracy in detecting leaks.
- Stay updated with the latest technologies and innovations in leakage testing methods and tools.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with internal teams (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, and quality control) and external partners (suppliers, testing labs) to resolve leakage-related issues.
- Participate in technical reviews and present test results to internal stakeholders and management.
- Liaise with external auditors and certification bodies for compliance testing as required.
2. Requirements:
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field (automotive, mechanical, mechatronic…); a master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in automotive tightness, sealing, or leakage testing, ideally in the automotive sector.
- Experience in working for OEM is a plus.
- Proficiency with testing tools and equipment such as pressure gauges, helium leak detectors, vacuum systems, flow meters, and sealing material tests.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret test results and suggest design improvements.
- Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, SAE, etc.) and testing protocols for tightness and leakage validation.
- Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA).
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automotive components such as seals, gaskets, HVAC systems, and fluid management.
- Understanding material properties and behavior under pressure or fluid exposure.
- Knowledge of CAD software and simulation tools for leakage analysis.
Work Conditions
- Mainly office/laboratory environment with occasional on-site testing at production facilities or testing laboratories.
- May require occasional travel to suppliers or testing partners.
3. Benefit:
- 13th month salary + Incentive/performance bonus.
- Annual salary review.
- Lunch monthly support if working at Hai Phong.
- Accommodation support if working at Hai Phong.
- Company transportation support if working at Hai Phong.
- Mon–Fri & alternative Saturday working schedule with 44 hours/week.
- 12 days of annual leave plus 1 birthday leave.
- Health care insurance (Bao Viet).
- Training & career development program.
- Oversea working opportunities.
- Have opportunity to work in Electric vehicle development project and testing with system/completed vehicle level.
- Working in an international environment with expert around the world.